Jack Rose Cocktail
The Jack Rose Cocktail is a strong brandy sour, fruity and tart on the palate. Shaken and served in a cocktail glass.
- 3 min
- Cocktail glass
- Shaken
Flavor profile
- Tart
- 65 out of 100
- Sweet
- 48 out of 100
- Fruity
- 85 out of 100
- Boozy
- 74 out of 100
How to make a Jack Rose Cocktail
To make a Jack Rose Cocktail, shake with ice and strain into a cocktail glass: 1½ oz apple brandy, ¼ oz grenadine and ½ oz lime.
You'll need
- Apple brandy1½ oz
- Grenadine¼ oz
- Lime½ oz
Pairs well with: Grenadine · All syrups
Instructions
- 1
Chill a cocktail glass: fill it with ice and water while you mix, then tip it out.
- 2
Add apple brandy, grenadine and lime juice to a cocktail shaker.
- 3
Fill the shaker with ice.
- 4
Shake hard for 10-15 seconds, until the outside is frosty.
- 5
Strain into the chilled cocktail glass.
Why shake? Lime juice needs a hard shake to mix and chill properly.
Jack Rose Cocktail questions
What does a Jack Rose Cocktail taste like?
Mostly fruity and tart, with a noticeable alcohol warmth. It's a strong drink at about 22% ABV once mixed.
How strong is a Jack Rose Cocktail?
About 22% ABV after mixing with ice, stronger than wine, lighter than a neat spirit.
Should a Jack Rose Cocktail be shaken or stirred?
Shaken: grenadine and lime need a hard shake to mix and chill properly.
What can I use instead of grenadine?
Raspberry syrup will work.
Can I make Jack Rose Cocktails in a batch?
Yes. For 6 drinks, mix 9 oz apple brandy, 1 oz grenadine and 3 oz lime in a jug and chill it. Add 2⅔ oz of cold water to stand in for the dilution from shaking. Pour over fresh ice to serve.
What glass do you serve a Jack Rose Cocktail in?
A cocktail glass.