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Jack Rose

A Jack Rose in a coupe garnished with three apple slices.
Photo by Travis Rainey, Food Styling by Tiffany Schleigh

The Jack Rose cocktail brings together applejack (or higher-proof bonded apple brandy) with tangy grenadine and lemon. If you don't want to make your own grenadine, you can purchase a high-quality version from Small Hand Foods.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 1

Ingredients

2

ounces applejack

3

/4 ounce fresh lemon juice

1

/2 ounce homemade grenadine (3/4 ounce if using bonded apple brandy)

Thinly sliced apple, for garnish (optional)

Need to make a substitution?

Preparation

  1. In cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine applejack, lemon juice, and grenadine. Shake vigorously, then strain into a 6-ounce cocktail glass. Garnish with apple slice.