Ward Eight is a classic bourbon sour with a hint of grenadine. Garnish with an orange and cherry flag by skewering both fruits on a cocktail pick. It's assumed that the Ward Eight was created at Locke-Ober in Boston sometime in the year 1898. One of my favorite bourbons for this cocktail is Woodford Reserve as it adds a subtle, smoky sweetness that pairs nicely with the sweet grenadine, but a rye whiskey will add a robust quality that is also very nice and close to the original.
View video: How to Make a Ward Eight.
Ingredients:
- 2 oz bourbon or rye whiskey
- 3/4 oz lemon juice
- 3/4 oz simple syrup
- dash of grenadine
- orange slice for garnish
- maraschino cherry for garnish
Preparation:
- Pour the bourbon and grenadine into a collins glass filled with ice.
- Fill with sour mix.
- Shake by placing a tin over the glass, giving a couple of good shakes.
- Garnish with a cherry and orange slice flag.
