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- Опубліковано 13 чер 2019
- Was very excited to make this drink and hated it, can it be saved?
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The Ward 8 is a classic drink from way back in 1908, named for the 8th Ward of Boston and created in honor of Ward Boss Martin "the Mahatma" Lomasney. I made this drink and immediately hated it. I had other people in the room try it, reviews were mixed. Frankly, I think it tasted like an old dirty foot. So I remade it and created a drink I call a Ward 8 and A Half. Here's both
Ward 8
.25 oz. or 8 ml. Grenadine
.25 oz. or 8 ml. Orange Juice
.5 oz. or 15 ml. Lemon Juice
2 oz. or 60 ml. Rye
Shake and Pour over big Cube
Top with Seltzer
Garnish with Cherries
Ward 8 and 1/2
.5 oz. or 15 ml. Grenadine
.5 oz. or 15 ml. Lemon Juice
.25 oz. or 8 ml. blood orange
2 oz. or 60 ml. rye
one egg white
dry shake
shake with ice and strain into a coupe
garnish with a line of Angostura Bitters
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I’m not naming my child how to drink.
How do we make grenadine? Don’t leave us hanging like that!!!
Name this one: Ward 9
I am very interested in that camera you have off the right side of the shelf. Does it work? you really have to pull that out in a second channel or something.
Hi Greg, I think your specs may have been off, which might explain why you hated the Ward 8. I think it's usually 2oz rye, .5oz lemon juice, .5oz OJ, .5oz grenadine. Give it a shot - might like it better!
Tasting notes: mmm feet
People who like feet: go on...
FlattenedRabbit it reminded me of friends. “It tastes like FEET!” -Ross
"I like it. Grenadine? Gooood. Orange juice? Goooooood. Rye?? GOOOOOD"
Adam Labonte this is gold!! 🤣
You sir get a thumb up for the joke, but... it doesn't exactly work like that xd
I'm glad I read the comments as the video was starting so I didn't have to hear that line.
The dark turn in the middle is one of my favorite moments in your show. I like the bad drink revised premise, like how babish does high concept food fixes to absurd dishes.
I agree! It was amazing!
More of this would be a nice turn for the show, imo
He didn't love the drink, and it almost broke the universe. Creepy atmosphere FTW
You mean Babby?
I was just about to say, Babish's style would really suit this show well. Make the drink to spec, and then redo with a personal improvised twist using your Bartending/Mixology Experience.
The slow mo of spilled spirits going into the shaker is both beautiful and painful to watch
@@EricDMMiller Better start chugging.
@@chris86simon that sends you to "Super Heaven" 🤣
I look away during the sloppy pours.
Joel Hicks sane it kills me
He wastes so much lol
The cocktail that tastes like corruption...
And feet.
And ahrange
Ahhhh great for replicating political debates!
Aka the McDonald's play land
Those two flavors overlap more than you’d think.
I love how Greg is chipper up until the tasting, then the ominous music starts and it becomes a gritty mystery video.
"Do you have to... do you have to let it linger?"
Should've garnished that one with cranberries 😂
best comment here
That “tasting note” had me rolling
😂
I went looking for this comment. Perfection, dude 😂
Only if he was making a zombie
I wonder if the Ward 8 failure was a case of “too much of a good thing” with a dash of too many cooks? That seems like an awful lot of citrus for just the few ounces of rye, so I imagine the citrus notes would be a bit over present. But then the 100 proof, high strength hooch that is Rittenhouse fights back, bringing in spicy, grassy notes that don’t normally play with vast quantities of citrus. Coupled with the acidic, almost bitter bite of the CO2 in the seltzer, and I can see it just being a lot of flavors all fighting each other.
"If it's gonna be a whisky sour, let's make this" *Stuffs eggshell down pants*
Lmao, he has pockets in his apron. Though... I'm not entirely sure why he stuffed eggshells in there...
For later. Duh.
Oh. Rye and seltzer. I bet I found your problem right there.
I second this
Oof, that just sounds like a bad combination.
Kinda like considering peace and harmony amongst all races in Warhammer 40K
@@OrificeHorus If Tzeentch wills it.
@@OrificeHorus I'll be honest I did not expect a Warhammer 40K reference in a video like this
The Greater Good demands it.
Dude about a year ago I made a Ward 8 for the first time closely following the recipes I could find online.
I had the *exact same* reaction as you. Just this sense of "wtf is this right? Why do people ever like this?"
The drink was so weird it changed the music.
Welcome to Silent Hill.
I added a touch of grenadine to a godfather, and I swear to god I created red nyquil.
I can believe it Chemistry created a lot of medinincines and alcchol is a disinfectent till someone reslized it's commercial value and bars were created.
Roflmao that is a ridiculously Vivid description good job. I may have to try that sometime just for grins & chits
@Sean M “alcchol is a disinfectent till someone reslized it's commercial value and bars were created.”
No, alcohol has been drunk to become intoxicated likely since before civilisation, we’ve known about what causes disease for a couple of centuries, to the point that the person who is created with the first widespread method of sterilising surgical supplies died in 1912. You’ve got it backwards by several thousand years.
@@mattrogers6107 second this. Important information
Isnt it the same with fungi?
Cave paintings of getting high and first hints of medical uses ~4500 bce
I want more bad drinks turned good!
(Find the worst drink recipes from TV and film)
Yeah, this is a good format for the show.
Love the first tasting note. "Uh-oh"
hey Greg: i finally talked to my pals at Ward 8, the bar of the 4th iteration of the 8th WARD building (like a precinct for several districts clumped into 1. Boston has like 22 Wards), the drink was totally created in the Locke-ober (4th oldest American bar, French high-class style). it was created for MM Lomasney who owned the 8th WARD building in the north end.
the drink is about sweetening whiskey with fruit. the way it's served at the Ward 8 bar is different than recipes you'll find in several bars. the only TRUE Boston cocktail, and no one outside of Boston gets it right! HA!
100proof or less Rye Whiskey (preferably less than 100proof) Grenadine, Lemon or Grapefruit, Orange Juice. no garnish. served up, in a coupe.
most bars will use Rittenhouse, but if anything it might be too strong, you can try Putnam but your best bet is probs Bulleit tbh.
When the drink is so bad you have to make your own version!
Great stuff as usual, loved the editing on this one!
A dash of orange bitters with/instead of the orange juice could add that flavour, and would work with the extra grenadine well
Let me tell you exactly what's wrong with that first Ward 8: Orange juice and Rye together are nasty!
I ran out of other mixers one night.
NASTY!!
*6 months later...
Agreed 1000%, rye and orange juice do horrible things together. (Also, very peaty scotch and OJ is worse)
@@quincyfry6569 *one year later Holy Shit who would drink that?
Honestly now that I think about it orange juice and rye are definitely not made for each other.
I know right? This video is a joke. The dude fuck it up, uses specs that are imbalanced to begin with, and go on to blame the drink. I just made a Ward 8 and it's a surprisingly nice, balanced cocktail, although I used bourbon instead. I did like the fact he remade one that he liked better, although it would have been more interesting if he stayed true to the original ingredients to make a good Ward 8.
@@Bommexx 4 of 4 recipes for "ward 8 recipe" specify to use rye whiskey. So really, you went off spec.
Love being able to hear...I assume the crew? A roomful of taste testers? Either way, lucky folks, to be in the presence of greatness.
Also, that was some real genius work with the 2.0 version. You're basically a scientist.
I think you're looking for "mixologist". :P
@@Rafael_Fuchs Greg's genius surpasses mere mixology
@@cleverusername9369 perhaps cocktologist is the term you're looking for
That’s always how it goes. “Bleh! This tastes like @$$. Here, try it”.
I've had a Ward 8 at the Marliave in Boston. Good enough drink that I tried to make one at home... with results similar to yours. I think it may just be a fussy drink to make.
Honestly, you could have had overripe oranges, they tend to get a bit funky and sour. Also, lots of produce back then were completely different, so it's entirely possible that the drink worked back then and not now.
You tricked me into watching How to Drink!!1
...can't complain
Welcome aboard
Every video i love the tasting notes they always crack me up. Applause to the one who does them👏
As far as I know, the purpose of the orange juice would be: old-timey orange juice was more sour and less sweet than it is today. So it would be in a recipe to imbue a tartness.
This is a total shot in the dark but, if he wasn’t fibbing when he said the OJ was fresh squeezed, the OJ might not be the problem. Store bought orange juice is loaded with sugar but if he juiced that himself and didn’t add anything, it should be on par with what was used in the original recipe back in ye olden times. Considering it’s been over a century the oranges have certainly changed and maybe they’re sweeter than they used to be, but I don’t know how much they would alter the drink.
Actually, ye-olden orange juice was probably garbage from concentrate, or powder. Oranges don’t grow in Boston, and the juice needs refrigeration that didn’t exist in 1895
@@glassesguy904 Modern oranges, especially those in the US' food-supply, have absolutely been bred to be sweeter than old-timey oranges, yeah.
IIRC, there is also new evidence that a higher parts-per-million of CO2 in the atmosphere is making most fruits and vegetables produce more sugars within themselves, in addition to the sweetness that has been bred in. Not sure how strong that effect is, but it also exists.
@@chriskarate Interesting!
"If a little is enough, more is better" Best quote all year
I presume the taste could be a reference to the corruption of ward 8, maybe?
5:39 also that Cranberries reference 😎🤟
Cherries are TOTALLY the reason why I drink cocktails!
Cause unfortunately asking for cherries in a regular drink as an adult is “frowned upon”
Just bring your own jar of cherries.
Or just man up and ask for the cherry. I had lunch with a vietnam veteran who was a marine that ordered a shirley temple with a cherry in it. He was a cab driver. I mean if you feel like your macho is taking a hit you could pull a bugs bunny and order it in a dirty glass.
the hard music cut is everything in this haha
I love when you have a turn like this with a drink. Beautiful work. Looks like a really great and happy atmosphere, especially when you’re drunk.
Man, I don't know how you and your team do it, but these are perhaps the most satisfying videos I've watched on youtube for a long old time
I love it, got a real cosy homely feel too them. Cheers for improving my evening
Big fan, I never made coctails before watching, but now Ive started and love it. Definitely look forward to making more and more drinks.
I appreciate honesty... i want real tasting notes. its refreshing to see this
It’s lovely to see someone so f*cking passionate about their craft, you made something you didn’t like and instead of leave it at that improved on it, great video as always
I never thought I'd see the day you'd find a drink you didn't like, but kinda glad you did cuz that was funny. Great job as always! 👍
I have never been so early that the video can't even load. Love your show, can't wait to see this.
For what it's worth, cherries are the traditional garnish. Also a miniature Boston flag, but that's harder to find.
Love your channel. The drinks make my mouth water, and the camera work is positively luscious!
Bravo for keepin it real. I really like what you did in this episode by calling it out as a less than tasty drink , then fixing it.......and the face you made when sipping the first drink.
I love the fact that people asked for a video about failed drinks and you delivered. It really shows that you and the crew are in touch with your audience.
Those tasting notes and seeing the crew are awesome additions to this video!
You guys do such a great job with the videos. Another fun episode! Love your honesty greg.
great video, thanks for walking us through your thought process regarding certain decisions you made with the second drink, really learnt a lot!
Scared me for a bit there Greg!! Didn't think one was coming out today!
Man i love all yur cocktail videos and they taste real good keep them videos rollin out man
So happy you've been hitting it up with the subs! Your channel is excellent!!
Maybe remake the drink minus the rye and grenadine, taste, add genadine, taste again - split into two glasses and add different whisky to each to see where the off taste was comming from.
Was most likely the orange juice.
I like "The Ward Boss" or "Boss of Ward 8" as names. Immediately shows its superiority
Thanks for keeping up the great videos. You have inspired me to pursue a new passion. Thank you so much Greg and I always look forward to your patreon stuff and UA-cam vids as well. Thanks
Tremendous video! Loved the tasting notes on the first one!
3:54 = That face when your cocktail goes over to the dark side...
This is like the best of Alive! With Brad and binging with babish all in one: fun entertaining editing and bettering bad food/drink! Great episode Greg!
This is the absolute highest praise. Thank you!
How To Drink you are welcome sir! Keep up the great work.
Narrator: "And that was the last 'Ward 8' ever made."
"Ward Boss" seems an appropriate name; that's what I'm gonna call it.
You are the sole reason that I tried making a cocktail with egg white, and I am *so* happy that I did. I made a pretty simple gin sour, and my world is different now.
Got home from work saw this new video and open a beer best way to start a Friday night
Only recently found this channel. Watching your pain is entertaining to no end.
As soon as I saw the title I knew I'd be treated to many a mispronunciation. You never disappoint Greg!
great show! I plan on having a bar similar to yours once I can afford it for my own home and can't wait to explore all these interesting cocktails
I didn't have this feeling before I started watching the channel, but now I have a strong urge to get a drink mixing set.
Im new here but this channel + Binging with Babish are litterally fixing my ability to entertain guests with good food and drinks! Thanks!
YES! Thank you! Have guests! Socialize! Entertain! Host! It’s basically my religion and also probably the “secret-sauce” in The Mediterranean Diet that helps you live a long healthy life
This channel has been so entertaining, glad I’m in on the Friday show 2 years later lol
your videos are made so professionally and beautifully love the close up shots they look amazing
Loved The Cranberries reference. I live for that stuff.
"We have the the technology. " The tasting notes were on fire for both versions.
Blood orange juice is great on grilled asparagus.
Also, in D.C. we have a local brand of alcohol called Ward Nine because there are eight political wards in the city.
Stumbled across your channel. And I'm loving it!
Is this the first time a drink went wrong? Glad you kept the attempt in. It was hilarious.
Reminds me of when you tried the White Russian, love the honesty as always
Hahahaha..."😳 What the f$&@is that?"
Also me the first time I tried a Sazerac in the big easy 😑
It's amazing how big of a role music plays in the mood of a video, geez man.
Haha yea this one went into a really The Twighlight Zone vibe
@@thedillestpickle the worst part was that I was awake at 2am watching this with the lights dimmed and everything. Really took a turn!
Just pausing at 3:52 is a dead giveaway about your thoughts on the drink. Love it
I think the orange was to soften the bite of the lemon, originally...but I really like the blood orange use! What a weird thing to have a drink be so bad you cant drink it!
I was starting to wonder if you just like everything.....Now I have more confidence in the deliciousness of all the other things you've made that I haven't tried yet!
So in the last video that you used the smooth yellow whiskey I thought you ought to revisit a whiskey sour with it, I don’t know if you read my comment but seeing this video makes me think you did cuz THIS IS IT! Can’t wait to introduce my family (that are hard core whiskey sour lovers) to this! Cuz apparently they’ve been drinking a ward 8 for years unknowingly! Thanks for the great content and the great videos! I always look forward to them every week! ( hence why I support you on Patreon) KEEP 👏IT👏UP👏!!!
I do enjoy watching your videos, I really do! Thank you 👍🍸
I think it’s cool when to be honest on weird/negative results. Adds to authenticity of the experiment and humor too. This was an amusing experience
I'm a happy boy with the more frequent uploads!
Nice recover Greg! I'll take the Ward 8 and 1/2. Looks damn tasty. Cheers!
I just want to say that I love your set that is in the background it gives me a tavern/pub feel but also feels really homey
Love these videos, gives me the confidence to try making more cocktails
Our favorite and arguably best local cocktail bar uses one small cube in their dry shake. The cube helps agitation to speed emulsification, and when you no longer hear the cube rattling in the shaker you know you've shaken long enough for full effect. Works great.
This is amazing. I just made this for the first time last week, and I had the exact same reaction. I now feel vindicated in my assessment. Can't wait to try this riff!
I’ve literally had the exact same reaction every time I’ve made this. I was thinking I was doing something wrong but I guess not!
Started watching this show at around 105k... Happy to see people are finally getting on the Greig train!!
I think this was one of the more educational videos you’ve done. Looking at the ingredients and figuring out what is doing what. Not everyone is gonna like the standard ingredients. And to be honest we don’t get enough explanation on what ingredients do or how to change things around.
You should do a series where people post their cocktail ideas and you try it!
I make a cocktail that 2 shots vodka, 1 shot dry gin, 1 shake of bitters, a half shot of simple syrup, and a squeeze of half a lemon, shaken briefly but firmly over ice, poured into a chilled glass, and filled up to the top with a dry apple cider. Its unofficial name is orchard punch. Idk if it's like anything else out there
I did a riff on this myself
.5 oz of orange juice
.5 oz of grenadine
.5 oz of lemon juice
2 dashes of orange bitters
.25 oz of simple syrup
2 oz of bourbon (woodford reserve)
I'm liking it a lot! Great video!
I just recently discovered your videos and I love the humor and history you put into them! Since 4th of July is coming up, could you do a Long Island Iced Tea and/or a variation of it? Keep up the great work!
Drink looked fantastic, so the reaction really took me by surprise.
This motivated me to go make my current go to drink (a *very* bastard child of a whiskey sour and an old fashioned - lime juice, orange simple syrup, whisky and ice), so an elegant tipping of the glass to you, sir.
i love you man !!! a long time ago you showed me how to make my first drink
I like the music
Great set design
And you have a nice voice ☺️
Feel good video
Was i the only one sold on this video by the thumbnail? 😅😂 the look of utter confusion and disdain on his face lol 😂😂😂
always cool to see how you can make your own and change it up ... vert cool
Omg the drama! The suspense! 🔪🔪🔪
Then the "do you have to" "do you have to let it linger" came up on screen 😂
The no ice so hold it tight advice is killer. Good stuff.
Loved this format. Cool to find a drink you weren't happy with and the final result sounds amazing. I also always enjoy hearing background crew laugh in videos. This extemporaneous style was fantastic, a solid move away from the usual greatness. Keep up the good work!
i watched one of your videos and now its my ENTIRE RECOMMENDED PAGE
Thank you? I’m sorry? You’re welcome? Which one is appropriate here?
@@howtodrink all of it i fuckin love it
I just tried out your 8 1/2 and it's definitely one of my favorites now 😍