Ward Eight
Born in Boston's Ward Eight voting district in 1898, this celebratory rye sour mixes orange juice, lemon juice, and grenadine into a bright, festive cocktail that helped win an election and became a New England staple.
Ingredients
- 2 oz Rye whiskey
- 0.5 oz Fresh lemon juice
- 0.5 oz Fresh orange juice
- 0.5 oz Grenadine (preferably homemade)
- orange slice (garnish) garnish
- brandied cherry (garnish) garnish
Pairs With
Pair with Boston cream pie or butter cookies to echo the drink's celebratory citrus notes, or serve alongside oysters and charcuterie at a cocktail hour.
Instructions
Combine rye whiskey, lemon juice, orange juice, and grenadine in a cocktail shaker with ice
Shake vigorously for 15 seconds until well-chilled
Double strain into a chilled coupe glass
Garnish with a half orange slice and a brandied cherry on a pick
Tips
Homemade grenadine made from real pomegranate juice is worlds apart from the neon-red bottled kind — it is worth the effort The combination of lemon and orange juices gives this drink a rounder, more complex citrus profile than a single-citrus sour Adjust the grenadine up or down depending on how sweet or tart you prefer your cocktails