Cocktail Recipes

Ford

Classic | Martini | from Anders Erickson

The Ford cocktail is a classic gin-based cocktail that dates back to the late 19th century. It is a Martini-style cocktail sweetened by both the use of old tom gin and Bénédictine D.O.M. liqueur.

Ingredients

Amount	Ingredient	Brand
1 1⁄2 oz / 38 ml 2 1⁄4 oz / 56 ml 3 oz / 75 ml 4 1⁄2 oz / 113 ml	Old Tom Gin	Scofflaw
1 1⁄2 oz / 38 ml 2 1⁄4 oz / 56 ml 3 oz / 75 ml 4 1⁄2 oz / 113 ml	Dry Vermouth	Dolin Vermouth de Chambéry Dry
1⁄4 oz / 6 ml 1⁄2 oz / 9 ml 1⁄2 oz / 13 ml 3⁄4 oz / 19 ml	Bénédictine	Bénédictine DOM
3 dashes 4 1⁄2 dashes 6 dashes 9 dashes	Orange Bitters	Regan’s No. 6

Notes

• Method: Stirred
• Pour: Julep Strain
• Glassware: Coupe
• Garnish: Orange Peal
• Special Prep: Expressed orange oil