Jack Rose
Apple brandy, lemon and grenadine. A rosy American classic from the 1900s.
Shaken · Coupe · Medium · about 3 minutes · about 20% ABV
Ingredients
- 60 ml Apple brandy (Calvados)
- 22.5 ml Fresh lemon juice
- 15 ml Grenadine
- Lemon twist (garnish)
Method
- Chill the glass
- Pour 60 ml apple brandy (Calvados) into the shaker
- Add 22.5 ml fresh lemon juice
- Pour 15 ml grenadine into the shaker
- Add ice
- Shake hard
- Strain
- Garnish
About the Jack Rose
The Jack Rose was very popular in the early 1900s and is mentioned in Hemingway's The Sun Also Rises. Its name may come from applejack and its rosy grenadine colour, though other stories link it to a New York gangster.
The sour family. Sours are one of the oldest mixed-drink families. Spirit, citrus and sugar go back to the punches British sailors and traders drank in the 1600s and 1700s, and Jerry Thomas printed sour recipes in the first American bartending book in 1862. Egg white came later, for a silky foam. Almost every classic with fresh citrus, from the Daiquiri to the Whiskey Sour, follows this pattern.
Jack Rose FAQ
What's in a Jack Rose?
60 ml apple brandy (calvados), 22.5 ml fresh lemon juice, 15 ml grenadine, garnished with lemon twist.
How strong is a Jack Rose?
About 20% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 1.9 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is stronger than a glass of wine.
Should I shake or stir a Jack Rose?
Shake it. citrus, juice and cream need shaking to mix properly and gain a light, lively texture.
What glass do you serve a Jack Rose in?
A coupe, about 180 ml. Chill the glass first and serve without ice. No coupe? Use a martini glass or small wine glass.
