The Ward Eight is over a century old, with roots stretching back to Boston in the late 1890s. As with many drinks of yore, the Ward Eight is a celebratory concoction, named for Martin Lomasney’s state legislature victory in his ward (hence its relatively obvious name). Courtesy of Dewar’s.
Ingredients
- 2 oz Dewar’s White Label
- Juice of 2 orange wedges
- Juice of 2 lemon wedges
- 1 dash grenadine
- Or 1 splash of pomegranate liqueur
Instructions
Shake all ingredients in a shaker filled with ice. Strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with a lemon twist.