Jack Rose

• Applejack (apple brandy)
  60 ml (2 oz)

  Laird's is the classic choice
• Fresh lime juice
  25 ml (0.75 oz)

  Fresh-squeezed for best flavor
• Grenadine
  15 ml (0.5 oz)

  Use real pomegranate grenadine for authenticity
• Simple syrup (optional)
  10 ml (0.25 oz)

  For additional sweetness, to taste

• Cocktail shaker
• Jigger
• Hawthorne strainer
• Fine strainer (optional)
• Citrus juicer

1. 1

   Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.

2. 2

   Add 2 oz applejack, 0.75 oz fresh lime juice, and 0.5 oz grenadine to the shaker. Add simple syrup if a touch more sweetness is desired.

3. 3

   Shake vigorously for about 15 seconds, until well-chilled.

4. 4

   Strain the mixture into a chilled coupe or cocktail glass using a Hawthorne strainer (and fine strainer for extra clarity).

5. 5

   Garnish with a thin lime wheel or an apple slice on the rim.

• Striking, deep pink color that brightens any occasion
• Balanced tart and sweet flavors that appeal to many palates
• Simple, classic ingredients with a historical twist
• A refreshing alternative to more spirit-forward cocktails
• It's a storied drink with literary connections

The Jack Rose dates back to the early 20th century and was a favorite among writers and bon vivants during the golden age of cocktails. Its origins are somewhat mysterious, with some attributing the name to notorious gambler 'Bald Jack Rose' and others citing the applejack base and the drink’s rose-like hue. The cocktail is immortalized in Hemingway’s 'The Sun Also Rises,' cementing its place in literary and bar history. Traditionally made with applejack (a type of apple brandy), the Jack Rose became a symbol of American ingenuity and the pre-Prohibition cocktail renaissance.