Ward Eight

The Ward Eight a late 19th/early 20th century creation is one of Boston’s contributions to the pantheon of great American cocktails. By many accounts the original cocktail recipe was created at the Locke-Ober Café in Boston’s 8th Ward, perhaps to honor a local political boss’ election to the state Legislature. At its heart, the Ward Eight cocktail is a Whiskey Sour variation and while there are many differing recipes the most popular features rye whiskey with lemon juice, orange juice & grenadine.

Glass:

Coupe

Ingredients:

2 ounces PostModern Spirits Hi, Rye Whiskey
0.5 ounce Lemon Juice
0.5 ounce Orange Juice
0.25 ounce Grenadin

Garnish:

Brandied Cherry

Method:

Shake ingredients with ice until well chilled and diluted. Strain into a chilled cocktail coupe and garnish with cherries.

Tasting Notes:

Tart, slightly sweet and well balanced finish

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