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Rye Whiskey Cocktails: Ward 8 & More!

Ward 8 cocktail

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The Ward 8 is the classic rye whiskey cocktail you need! A riff on the whiskey sour, it features rye, orange and grenadine.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 ½ ounces* rye whiskey
  • ¾ ounce fresh lemon juice
  • ¾ ounce fresh orange juice
  • 1 teaspoon grenadine
  • For the garnish: Orange wedge, cocktail cherry or Luxardo cherry

Instructions

  1. Place the rye whiskey, lemon juice, orange juice, and grenadine in a cocktail shaker. Add 2 handfuls of ice and shake until cold.
  2. Strain the drink into a cocktail glass. Garnish with an orange wedge and cocktail cherry if desired.

Notes

*To convert to tablespoons, 1 ounce = 2 tablespoons.