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Ward 8 recipe.

Ward 8 is sharp, lively and properly structured, with Rye Whiskey, Lemon Juice, Orange Juice and Grenadine giving the drink a clearer flavour story and a more useful reason to make it.

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Ward 8

Description

Ward 8 works best when it is treated as more than a list of ingredients. The sour structure gives the drink its discipline: spirit for weight, citrus for energy and sweetness for shape. Rye whiskey, lemon juice, orange juice and grenadine should feel bright and deliberate, with the tart edge making the flavour pop rather than vanish.

The best version tastes alive, not merely acidic; it should leave a clean finish and make the next sip feel inviting.

Ingredients

  • 50 ml Rye whiskey
  • 25 ml lemon juice
  • 25 ml Orange juice
  • 10 ml Grenadine

Instructions

  1. Shake all ingredients with ice.
  2. Strain into a chilled coupe glass.
  3. Garnish with a cherry and an orange slice.

Recommended glassware

Coupe Glass
Coupe Glass (recommended)

An elegant stemmed glass for shaken or stirred cocktails served up.

Inferred from instructions: serve in a chilled coupe glass.

120–240 ml Stemmed glass with a broad shallow bowl.

Best for: Daiquiri, Sidecar, Manhattan served up, Gimlet, Clover Club.

Garnish: Great for expressed citrus peels, cherries, and small edible flowers.

Quick facts

5 mins Easy Ice Mocktail option
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