Jack Rose

Yield: 1.0 Glass: Chilled coupe, 5–6 oz
Scale this recipe

Adjust for any number of servings while keeping the ingredient proportions intact.

classic cocktail apple brandy citrus shaken seeded
Ingredients
  • 2 oz apple brandy
  • 0.75 oz fresh lemon or lime juice
  • 0.5 oz grenadine
  • Lemon twist, for garnish
Instructions
Shake with ice and strain into a chilled coupe.

Behind the drink

A little history

Early 1900s United States

The Jack Rose was already well known by the early twentieth century, but its name remains disputed—possibly referring to applejack and its rosy color, the Jacqueminot rose, or gambler Bald Jack Rose.

Jack Rose history