Arnholt's Pomegranate Rye Sour

This modern take on the classic Ward Eight cocktail features a balanced blend of rye whiskey, pomegranate grenadine, and citrus juices. Bartender Chad Arnholt's adaptation includes a touch of lemon juice to complement the sweetness of the grenadine, creating a refreshing and slightly tart libation.

Arnholt's Pomegranate Rye Sour

A modern twist on the Ward Eight cocktail, Arnholt's Pomegranate Rye Sour is a balanced blend of rye whiskey, pomegranate grenadine, and citrus juices, creating a refreshing and slightly tart libation.

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Ingredients

  • 1 3/4 oz rye whiskey
  • 1/2 to 3/4 oz pomegranate grenadine
  • 1/2 oz lemon juice
  • 1/4 oz fresh-squeezed orange juice

Instructions

  1. Combine rye whiskey, pomegranate grenadine, lemon juice, and fresh-squeezed orange juice in a cocktail shaker with ice.
  2. Shake the ingredients well.
  3. Strain the mixture into a chilled cocktail glass.