Jack Rose
A rosy Prohibition-era sour of apple brandy, lemon and grenadine — fruity and tart with a deep blush, ideal for batching since the proportions are simple and the color reads beautifully at volume.
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How to make it
Shaken · Easy · about 3 minutes
- 1
Add the applejack, lemon juice and grenadine to a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
- 2
Shake hard for 10–15 seconds until the outside of the shaker frosts over.
- 3
Double-strain into a chilled coupe glass.
- 4
Garnish with lemon twist.
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This example makes 12 servings with added water at 27% of the full recipe volume before dilution. This is a planning assumption; water from ice at service is not predicted. Edit this recipe and create a purchase sheet →
| Ingredient | × 12 | mL |
|---|---|---|
| Applejack | 24.0 oz | 710 |
| Lemon juice | 9.0 oz | 266 |
| Grenadine | 6.0 oz | 177 |
BatchPour tools produce estimates for planning purposes only. Actual dilution, ABV, and ingredient yields vary by technique, ice temperature, and produce. Always taste and adjust. Drink responsibly.
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Jack Rose FAQ
What's in a Jack Rose?
A classic Jack Rose is made with applejack, lemon juice, grenadine. It's shaken and served in a coupe glass.
What is the ABV of a Jack Rose?
The listed ingredients calculate to approximately 24.6% ABV before added water or ice melt, with approximately 1.33 US standard drinks per serving. Water lowers the concentration but does not change the alcohol quantity.
Should I shake or stir a Jack Rose?
Shake it. Citrus and other non-spirit ingredients need the aeration and hard chill that shaking gives.
How do I batch Jack Roses for a party?
Scale each ingredient by your number of servings. Open this recipe in the batch planner to choose added water, package sizes and ingredients to hold for service. Preset water percentages are planning assumptions applied to all recipe liquid before dilution, not predictions of ice melt.