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Ward Eight

A Boston-born whiskey sour with orange and grenadine.

rye-whiskeyEasy~18% ABV
MethodShakeGlassCoupeIcenoneGarnishorange slice and cherry
⚠ Contains: 🍷 Sulfites
Recipe
Serves1
Ingredients
  • 2 ozrye whiskey
  • ¾ ozfresh lemon juice(freshly squeezed)
  • ½ ozfresh orange juice(freshly squeezed)
  • ½ ozgrenadine(real pomegranate)
  • orange slice and cherrygarnish
Instructions
  1. 1Add all ingredients to a shaker with ice.
  2. 2Shake vigorously for 10-12 seconds until well chilled.
  3. 3Strain into a chilled coupe glass.
  4. 4Garnish with an orange slice and cherry.
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History & Origin

The Ward Eight was created in 1898 at Boston's Locke-Ober restaurant to celebrate Martin Lomasney's election from Ward 8. It remains a Boston classic.

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