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Ward Eight in a coupe, drawn with its ingredient layers

Ward Eight recipe

ShakenCoupeNo ice18% ABV190 kcal

The Ward Eight is a shaken whiskey cocktail, made with rye whiskey, lemon juice, orange juice and more, served in a coupe. It is citrusy.

Strength: about 18% ABV in the glass, roughly 21 g of alcohol and about 190 calories per drink (an estimate; brands, sugar and dilution vary).

Ward Eight ingredients

Rye whiskey60 ml (2 oz)
Lemon juice22.5 ml (¾ oz)
Orange juice22.5 ml (¾ oz)
Grenadine7.5 ml (¼ oz)

Measures for one serve. Open the drink in Bar Bible to scale it to a batch or switch to ounces.

How to make a Ward Eight

  1. Add everything to a shaker and fill with ice.
  2. Shake hard for 10 to 12 seconds.
  3. Strain into a chilled coupe.
Glass
Coupe
Ice
None, served up
Garnish
None
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Ward Eight: quick answers

How strong is a Ward Eight?
About 18% alcohol once the ice has melted in, roughly 21 g of alcohol per drink. That is an estimate: brands and dilution vary.
How many calories are in a Ward Eight?
About 190 calories per drink, from the alcohol and the sweet and fresh ingredients. An estimate: brands and the amount of sugar change it. Compare every drink in the cocktail calorie chart.
What glass is a Ward Eight served in?
A coupe, with no ice in the glass.
How many ingredients does a Ward Eight have?
4 in total: rye whiskey, lemon juice, orange juice and grenadine.

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