Jack Rose
The recipe for a classic Jack Rose. A simple yet flavorful sour cocktail made from applejack, grenadine, and lemon juice.
Strengthmedium
GlassCoupe
BaseBrandy
GarnishApple slice or lemon peel
Description
The Jack Rose is a classic American cocktail that peaked in popularity during the 1920s and 1930s. It is a simple sour based on applejack, an American apple brandy. The combination of the strong apple notes of the applejack, the sweetness and color of the grenadine, and the fresh acidity of lemon results in a wonderfully balanced and quaffable drink. It was even mentioned in Ernest Hemingway's novel "The Sun Also Rises," which cemented its iconic status.
Preparation
- Pre-chill a coupe glass with ice.
- Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
- Shake vigorously until the shaker is ice-cold on the outside.
- Discard the ice from the glass.
- Strain the contents of the shaker through a fine sieve into the chilled glass.
- Garnish with a thin apple slice or a lemon peel.
