Ward Eight
Eric Felten, the Wall Street Journal‘s fine drinks writer, has done an admirable job documenting the history of this admirable cocktail, and his preferred proportions are shown below. I fear I shall require several Ward Eights as I watch the election returns on my grand-nephew’s television this evening. Or perhaps I’ll mix them in celebration instead.
2 oz rye whiskey
½ oz fresh lemon juice
½ oz orange juice
½ oz grenadine
Shake with ice and strain into a cocktail glass.