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This drink’s history is that of legend, and the irony of its most popular and beloved tale is simply classic. Some say it’s a cocktail originating in 1898 in Boston, Massachusetts. In 1898 Democrat Martin M. Lomasney hoped to capture a seat in the state’s Legislature, and it’s believed the Ward 8 was created to honor his election and the city’s Ward 8, which brought him a winning margin. Ironically, Lomasney turned out to be a Prohibitionist, bringing the bar that first created the Ward 8 to close its doors. Celebrate our great nation with a Ward 8 in hand

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