Jack Rose

A pre-Prohibition classic that highlights the crisp flavor of American apple brandy. Its striking pink hue comes from grenadine, while the applejack provides a robust, fruity backbone balanced by tart lemon.

Base
brandy
Difficulty
Medium
Glass
coupe
Strength
medium

Ingredients

  • 2 ozApplejack (preferably Laird's)
  • 0.75 ozLemon Juice(Freshly squeezed)
  • 0.5 ozGrenadine(High quality or homemade)

Garnish: Lemon twist

Instructions

  1. 1Add the applejack, lemon juice, and grenadine into a cocktail shaker with ice.
  2. 2Shake vigorously until well-chilled.
  3. 3Fine strain into a chilled coupe glass.
  4. 4Garnish with a lemon twist.