Jack Rose
CLASSIC · CALVADOS

Jack Rose

A Prohibition-era classic that balances the rustic warmth of apple brandy with bright citrus and the ruby blush of grenadine - elegant, tart, and timeless.

Ingredients
Fresh lemon juice20 ml
Lemon wheel
Glassware
Cocktail glass
Chilled.
Flavor
BODYSWEETFRUITACIDHEATSMOKEEARTHBITTER

Apple · Caramel · Cherry · Lemon · Lime · Vanilla

Estimated profile

Method
  1. 1

    Add calvados, fresh lemon juice, and grenadine to a cocktail shaker.

  2. 2

    Fill the shaker with ice.

  3. 3

    Shake vigorously for 10–12 seconds until well chilled.

  4. 4

    Double-strain into a chilled cocktail glass.

  5. 5

    Garnish with a lemon wheel.

From the Bartender

The Jack Rose is traditionally made with lemon juice, not lime - lemon keeps the drink's signature rosy blush and softer tartness that made it a favourite of writers like John Steinbeck and Ernest Hemingway. Use a real pomegranate grenadine (not corn-syrup red dye) for best colour and flavour.

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