Ward 8
A Boston classic born in 1898 and named for Massachusetts' eighth ward, the Ward 8 is a whiskey sour in fancy dress: bourbon's depth, a double hit of orange and lemon, and grenadine's ruby glow, shaken and strained into a coupe - bright and fruity without losing its backbone.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you make a Ward 8?
A Ward 8 is made by shaken method in 4 step(s). 1) Chill a coupe glass beforehand. 2) Add the bourbon, fresh orange juice, fresh lemon juice and grenadine to a shaker and fill it with ice. 3) Shake hard for 12-15 seconds until the tin frosts. 4) Double-strain into the chilled coupe, garnish with an orange slice and serve. Full recipe on MixMyth (mixmyth.com).
What ingredients are in a Ward 8?
A Ward 8 needs 5 ingredient(s): Bourbon whiskey 60ml, Fresh orange juice 25ml, Fresh lemon juice 25ml, Grenadine 15ml, Orange slice 1 slice (for garnish).
What does a Ward 8 taste like? How strong is it?
Flavor profile: Classic Balance, Fruity, Citrus Fresh. Strength: <18% ABV.
What glass is a Ward 8 served in?
A Ward 8 is typically served in a coupe glass, prepared by the shaken method.
Ingredients
- Bourbon whiskey60ml
- Fresh orange juice25ml
- Fresh lemon juice25ml
- Grenadine15ml
- Orange slice1 slice (for garnish)
Steps
- Chill a coupe glass beforehand.
- Add the bourbon, fresh orange juice, fresh lemon juice and grenadine to a shaker and fill it with ice.
- Shake hard for 12-15 seconds until the tin frosts.
- Double-strain into the chilled coupe, garnish with an orange slice and serve.
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