Jackhammer
The Jackhammer is a very strong whiskey spirit-forward cocktail, sweet and fruity on the palate. Built and served in a highball glass.
- 2 min
- Highball glass
- Built
Flavor profile
- Sweet
- 89 out of 100
- Fruity
- 36 out of 100
- Bitter
- 20 out of 100
- Smoky
- 36 out of 100
- Boozy
- 95 out of 100
How to make a Jackhammer
To make a Jackhammer, build over ice in a highball glass: 1 oz jack daniels and 1 oz Amaretto.
You'll need
- Jack Daniels1 oz
- Amaretto1 oz
Instructions
- 1
Fill a highball glass with ice cubes.
- 2
Pour in Jack Daniels and amaretto.
- 3
Stir briefly to mix.
Why build it in the glass? Jack Daniels and amaretto only need a gentle stir, so there's no shaker to wash.
Jackhammer questions
What does a Jackhammer taste like, and is it sweet?
Yes, it's on the sweet side: it's mostly sweet and fruity, with a noticeable alcohol warmth. It's a very strong drink at about 29% ABV once mixed.
How much alcohol is in a Jackhammer?
About 29% ABV after mixing with ice, close to a neat spirit.
What's the difference between a Jackhammer and a Godfather?
Both use jack daniels and Amaretto. Both are built in the glass, but the Jackhammer goes in a highball glass and the Godfather in a rocks glass.
What can I use instead of amaretto?
Orgeat syrup (no alcohol) or Frangelico will work.
What glass do you serve a Jackhammer in?
A highball glass.