Ward 8 recipe
Orange juice, lemon juice, grenadine and rye whiskey, shaken and served in an Old Fashioned glass.
By Kris Barton · Updated - 2 mins total
- 4 ingredients
- Old Fashioned glass
What Ingredients do you need to make a Ward 8?
Orange Juice
Orange Juice is an essential ingredient for most bars and fridges all around the world. Why? It mixes well with virtually any form of alcohol.
Cocktails with Orange Juice and Vodka? Absolutely.
Cocktails with Orange Juice and Tequila? Naturally.
Cocktails with Orange Juice and Rum? Sure, why not?
And the list doesn’t end there.
For Orange Juice, we recommend:
Grenadine
Grenadine is a non-alcoholic bar syrup that’s traditionally used to give a cocktail a red or pink tint and is made from pomegranate.
Cocktails with Grenadine
What Equipment do you need to make a Ward 8?
Cocktail Shaker
Cocktail shakers improve the taste of cocktails. It’s a fact.
There’s a reason that famed British spy James Bond says “shaken, not stirred”. And that reason is: because it tastes better.
If you don’t already have a cocktail shaker set, you might want to check out our detailed cocktail shaker comparison.
But to cut a long story short, here’s the cocktail shaker we recommend:
Old Fashioned Glass
Old Fashioned Glasses give a cocktail a classic, retro, yet elegant look.
If you’re making an old school cocktail, then this is the glass you absolutely need.
For Old Fashioned Glasses, we recommend:
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Recipe card
Ward 8
- Prep
- 1 min
- Making
- 1 min
- Total
- 2 mins
- Serves
- 1
- Glass
- Old Fashioned glass
Ingredients
Makes 1 drink.
Method
- Add ice, rye whiskey, orange juice, and lemon juice to your cocktail shaker.
- Shake well.
- Pour into an Old Fashioned glass.
- Add grenadine.
No cocktail shaker? Do this instead
- Add ice, rye whiskey, orange juice, and lemon juice to an Old Fashioned glass.
- Stir well.
- Add grenadine.
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Ward 8 FAQs
What Ingredients do you need to make a Ward 8?
To make a Ward 8, you need 20ml / 0.75oz orange juice, 20ml / 0.75oz lemon juice, 1 dash grenadine and 60ml / 2oz rye whiskey. There’s more about orange juice and grenadine above.
What Equipment do you need to make a Ward 8?
You’ll need a cocktail shaker and an Old Fashioned glass.
What alcohol is in a Ward 8?
The only alcohol in a Ward 8 is rye whiskey: 60ml / 2oz.
Is a Ward 8 shaken or stirred?
A Ward 8 is shaken. Shake it with ice in a cocktail shaker, then pour it into an Old Fashioned glass.
Can I make a Ward 8 without a cocktail shaker?
No. Without a cocktail shaker, you can make a Ward 8 like this: Add ice, rye whiskey, orange juice, and lemon juice to an Old Fashioned glass. Stir well. Add grenadine.
What glass is a Ward 8 served in?
Serve a Ward 8 in an Old Fashioned glass.
How do I make a Ward 8 for a group?
The recipe makes one drink. Multiply every measure by the number of drinks you want: for 4, you’d need 80ml orange juice, 80ml lemon juice, 4 dashes grenadine and 240ml rye whiskey. Shake one or two drinks at a time, so there’s room in the shaker for the ice.
