Name: Classic Ward Eight Cocktail Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 2 ounces bourbon; 3/4 ounce lemon juice; 3/4 ounce orange juice; 1/2 ounce grenadine; Ice cubes; Orange twist, for garnish; Maraschino cherry, for garnish

Classic Ward Eight Cocktail Recipe

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Learn how to make a classic Ward Eight Cocktail with this easy recipe. Made with bourbon, lemon juice, orange juice, and grenadine, this refreshing and citrusy cocktail is perfect for any occasion. Follow the step-by-step instructions and enjoy a taste of this iconic American cocktail.

Ingredients

2 ounces bourbon
3/4 ounce lemon juice
3/4 ounce orange juice
1/2 ounce grenadine
Ice cubes
Orange twist, for garnish
Maraschino cherry, for garnish

Directions

In a cocktail shaker, combine the bourbon, lemon juice, orange juice, and grenadine.
Fill the shaker with ice cubes and shake well to combine and chill the ingredients.
Strain the cocktail into a chilled rocks glass filled with ice cubes.
Garnish with an orange twist and a maraschino cherry.
Serve and enjoy!

Interesting Facts

The Ward Eight Cocktail originated in Boston, Massachusetts, around 1898.

It is believed to have been created to celebrate the election victory of Martin Lomasney, a prominent political figure in Boston.

The cocktail is named after Ward 8, a political district in Boston.