The Ward Eight Revamped

This revamped version of Boston's classic Ward Eight cocktail, created by bartender Chad Arnholt, features a balanced blend of rye whiskey, pomegranate grenadine, lemon juice, and a hint of fresh-squeezed orange juice. It offers a sophisticated twist on the original recipe, with a focus on harmonizing the flavors of the ingredients.

The Ward Eight Revamped

A sophisticated, revamped version of the classic Ward Eight cocktail, featuring rye whiskey, pomegranate grenadine, lemon juice, and a hint of fresh-squeezed orange juice.

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Ingredients

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

Instructions

  1. In a cocktail shaker, combine the rye whiskey, pomegranate grenadine, lemon juice, and fresh-squeezed orange juice.
  2. Add ice to the shaker.
  3. Shake the mixture vigorously.
  4. Strain the cocktail into a chilled cocktail glass.