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Shaken · 1 serving

Ward Eight

A carefully balanced shaken classic led by rye whiskey, with fresh lemon juice and orange juice.

Short answer

Ward Eight is a shaken cocktail made with rye whiskey, lemon juice, orange juice, and grenadine. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodShaken
GlassCoupe
LevelEasy
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Ward Eight ingredients

These original amounts make 1 serving. Compare cl, US fluid ounces and parts to use the measure you have at home.

How ml, US oz and parts work
Ward Eight ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Rye Whiskey60 ml6 cl2 oz6 parts
Lemon Juice15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1.5 parts
Orange Juice15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1.5 parts
Grenadine10 ml1 cl0.3 oz1 part

Garnish: Orange twist

Method

How to make Ward Eight

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill a chilled coupe and prepare orange twist.

  2. 02

    Measure 60 ml rye whiskey, 15 ml fresh lemon juice, 15 ml orange juice, 10 ml grenadine into a clean shaker.

  3. 03

    Fill the shaker two-thirds full with large, fresh ice cubes and seal it firmly.

  4. 04

    Shake hard for 10–15 seconds, until the outside of the shaker is frosted.

  5. 05

    Double-strain into the chilled a chilled coupe.

  6. 06

    Add orange twist neatly and serve immediately.

Tasting profile

What does Ward Eight taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are sweetness (3/5) and sourness (3/5).

Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness3 / 5
Bitterness0 / 5
Strength3 / 5
Freshness2 / 5

Quick answers

Ward Eight questions

What is in a Ward Eight?

Kokto’s build uses rye whiskey, lemon juice, orange juice, and grenadine.

How long does a Ward Eight take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 5 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a Ward Eight prepared?

It uses a shaken method and is served in a coupe. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.

Is a Ward Eight alcohol-free?

No. This Kokto recipe contains alcoholic ingredients and is intended only for adults of legal drinking age.

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Evidence

Sources & editorial note

The ingredients and steps above are Kokto's recipe specification. An external classic reference may use different amounts or techniques; follow one complete specification when mixing.

  • Cocktail App English editorial cocktail batch 60seed.recipe.ward-eight · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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