Style
Ward Eight
The Ward Eight is a bold, citrusy cocktail with political roots and a bit of mystery. Created in Boston around 1898—allegedly to celebrate a local political victory in Ward Eight—it’s a punchy mix of rye whiskey, lemon juice, orange juice, and grenadine. The result is tart, slightly sweet, and robust, with enough kick to rally any crowd. Think of it as a rye-based twist on a whiskey sour, with a patriotic splash of color.
Ingredients
- 2ozrye whiskey
- .5ozlemon juice
- .5ozorange juice
- 2 tspgrenadine
Directions
- 1
Add the rye whiskey, lemon and orange juices and grenadine to a shaker with ice and shake until well-chilled.
- 2
Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
- 3
Garnish with speared cherries.
