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Ford Cocktail
I like both spirit-forward cocktails and gin, so although the original recipe calls for equal parts gin and dry vermouth, I previously opted for two-parts...
Stephen Broughall
9th February at 01:35
Must use equal parts of gin and vermouth in this outstanding cocktail. Upping the Benedictine slightly is also a good idea. I used Himbrini Icelandic Old Tom which is a bit different than my usual Haymans. I now prefer the Himbrini and the complexity it brings. Did not use the saline solution but will try it next time. A great cocktail!
24th November 2024 at 01:14
Was disappointing per the recipe, basically a wet martini, was barely getting the Benedictine. I started by doubling, then tripling the Benedictine and it was much improved. Nothing wrong with a wet martini but wasn't what I was looking for.
27th January at 19:00
Did you try it with equal parts gin and vermouth as per the original recipe? I personally found that to be a lot better, with the Benedictine carrying the vermouth and orange bitters forward. It's still basically a riff on a wet martini but slightly different.
27th April 2024 at 00:16
This is nice if you're in the mood for something gin-forward! You're hit with the gin up front, but then it quickly fades into sweet/orange/herbal/spice from the rest of the ingredients!
17th March 2024 at 01:01
I enjoyed this much better than Poet's Dream. My only deviation from the recipe was that I flamed the orange peel as I had just watched "The Educated Barfly" do so on You Tube. I figured adding a hint of caramelised orange to my cocktail couldn't hurt. I was NOT wrong.
5th June 2023 at 21:39
First ever comment here on Diffords to state I did not enjoy, nor did my guests! It was my first cocktail using Benedictine, and first using Old Tom Gin. Will search for other uses of the Benedictine, which is delicious.
11th February 2023 at 21:56
Excellent cocktail. I'm not a huge martini dan but this one works for me. A new favorite!
16th November 2022 at 23:37
Enjoyed this one, 4.5. A local old Tom seasonal fall gin made a great star in it. I added 4 drops Bittermens Spiced Cranberry Bitters to my side-by-side version, and liked it even better. The smidge of cranberry goes so well with orange and the baking spices really sang with the fall gin.
5th October 2022 at 20:46
Tonik Distillery's Origin Old Tom for gin. No Martini extra dry vermouth on hand, so had to sub in Dolin Dry. Only had 2/3 of oz in the heel of the bottle, so used 1/3 oz Guerro Bianco to round the vermouth up to 1 oz.
Not at all sweet. Nuanced layers. V. nice :)
Not at all sweet. Nuanced layers. V. nice :)
27th September 2022 at 00:13
Great aperitif. Did not feel it was as sweet as I was expecting from the other reviews. I love the various burst of flavours with each sip.
16th March 2021 at 04:14
I enjoyed the sweetness and vermouth back-end of this drink. I used Barr Hill as my gin, which has honey added and close to an old Tom. Benedictine seems to bridge the vermouth and gin nicely and compliments the aroma of the bitters and zest. This drink is sweet and pair with that in mind.
16th March 2021 at 04:13
I used Ransom Old Tom, (which is oddly not sweet), so am having a drier cocktail than others seem to.
Nonetheless, I like the mix of tasty gin, Dolin dry, subtle deliciousness of Benedictine’s herbs and a definite orange character from the bitters and twist.
Nonetheless, I like the mix of tasty gin, Dolin dry, subtle deliciousness of Benedictine’s herbs and a definite orange character from the bitters and twist.
1st May 2020 at 18:27
4/5 classic prohibition affair on the sweet side. Good introduction to the amber backroom.