Ward Eight
Whiskey · Coupe
Allegedly served at Boston's Locke-Ober in 1898 to celebrate a political victory in the city's Eighth Ward — rye, lemon, orange, and grenadine.
| Glass | Coupe |
| Garnish | None |
| ABV | 20% |
| Category | classic |
| Flavor | citrus, pomegranate, historic, balanced |
Ingredients
- Rye Whiskey2 oz
- Fresh Lemon Juice0.5 oz
- Fresh Orange Juice0.5 oz
- Grenadine0.5 oz
- Orange Slice1 piece
- Maraschino Cherry1 piece
Method
- Add rye, lemon juice, orange juice, and grenadine to shaker with ice
- Shake hard
- Double strain into chilled coupe
- Garnish with orange slice and cherry
Pro Tips
- 1898 Boston creation for a political campaign — rye + lemon + orange + grenadine.
- Real pomegranate grenadine is mandatory; the drink's color depends on it.
- Stirred, not shaken — despite the citrus, this is an elegant drink.