Jack Rose
A tart, rosy classic built on apple brandy, lime, and a touch of grenadine.
Base
brandy
Glassware
Coupe
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Ingredients
- 2 oz applejack
- 0.75 oz fresh lime juice
- 0.5 oz grenadine
Instructions
- 1Shake all ingredients with ice.
- 2Shake until well chilled.
- 3Strain into a chilled coupe.
Origin & Story
United States, early 1900s
A Prohibition-era favorite named for its rose-pink hue, it showcases American applejack at a time when it was one of the country's most popular native spirits.
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