Ward Eight

Rye, orange, lemon and grenadine come together in a fruit-forward whiskey sour. J. Rieger’s version gives grenadine a prominent measure and deliberately leaves the finished drink ungarnished, served up in a small stemmed glass.

Cloudy orange-red cocktail in a coupe with no ice and no garnish.

Active preparation: 4 minutes

Ingredients

  • 60 ml Rieger Straight Rye Whiskey
  • 22.5 ml Grenadine
  • 15 ml Fresh lemon juice
  • 15 ml Fresh orange juice

Instructions

  1. Add the rye, grenadine and both citrus juices to a cocktail shaker.
  2. Fill with ice, seal, and shake until the shaker feels cold.
  3. Strain into a chilled coupe, leaving the shaking ice behind.
  4. Serve promptly.