Ward Eight Recipe

Ward Eight recipe — Boston's political power player with a sweet spot for democracy and grenadine. Made with rye whiskey. Originally from United States.

I'm the cocktail equivalent of a smooth-talking politician - charming, a little sweet, but with enough rye to keep things interesting. I was born in backroom deals and campaign promises, so I know how to work a room and leave everyone wanting more. Warning: I may cause you to make bold declarations about local zoning laws.

The Ward Eight was allegedly created in 1898 at Boston's Locke-Ober restaurant to celebrate the political victory of Martin Lomasney in Boston's Eighth Ward. The drink became so popular that bartenders would serve it whenever any politician won an election, making it America's unofficial victory cocktail.

Born in the smoky backrooms of Boston politics in 1898, the Ward Eight was crafted to toast Martin Lomasney's electoral victory in the city's Eighth Ward. Created at the legendary Locke-Ober restaurant, it quickly became the drink of choice for celebrating political wins across New England.

Ingredients

• 2 oz rye whiskey
• 0.5 oz fresh orange juice
• 0.5 oz fresh lemon juice
• 0.5 oz grenadine (preferably real grenadine)

Instructions

1. Add all ingredients to a shaker filled with ice.
2. Shake vigorously for 10-15 seconds until well chilled.
3. Double strain into a chilled coupe glass.
4. Garnish with a maraschino cherry and orange twist.

Category: cocktail | Difficulty: easy | Base spirit: rye whiskey | ABV: 18.0-22.0%

Origin: United States