The Ford goes back a little ways, first appearing in the
book “Modern American Drinks” by George Kappler in 1895. The drink predates Henry Ford so the theory
is that it was named after Malcolm Webster Ford, a famous decathlete in the
1880s. Both the Ford and the modern martini, along with a number of other
famous drinks, evolved from the common martini recipe in the 1800s. The Ford features old tom gin, which is a
mellow, sweetened type of gin that fell out of favor for decades but has had a
revival only recently. Our old friend Benedictine makes an appearance here,
along with two orange components.
Together, they make a citrusy, herbaceous drink that’s light and easy to
drink but has underlying complexity. I
used Fee Brothers Orange Bitters, which are made with glycerin. They add a smoothness to the mouthfeel that
rounds out the drink nicely.
Recipe
1 oz dry vermouth
0.25 oz Benedictine
3 dashes orange bitters
orange twist
-stir ingredients in a mixing glass with ice to chill. Strain into chilled Nick & Nora or coupe.
-express orange twist and use as a garnish.
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