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
1.5 oz / 37.5 ml 2.25 oz / 56.5 ml 3 oz / 75 ml 4.5 oz / 112.5 ml Old Tom Gin Scofflaw
1.5 oz / 37.5 ml 2.25 oz / 56.5 ml 3 oz / 75 ml 4.5 oz / 112.5 ml Dry Vermouth Dolin Vermouth de Chambéry Dry
0.25 oz / 6.5 ml 0.375 oz / 9.5 ml 0.5 oz / 12.5 ml 0.75 oz / 19 ml Bénédictine Bénédictine DOM
3 dashes Orange Bitters Regan’s No. 6

Notes

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