Jack Rose

Revision as of 17:45, 14 December 2006

The Jack Rose is a Cocktail consisting of Applejack, Fresh Lime Juice, and Grenadine Syrup.

The Jack Rose is a Cocktail consisting of Applejack (Apple Brandy), Fresh Lime Juice, and Grenadine Syrup.

Historical Recipes

Atlanta Constitution, 30th April 1916

"Jack Rose Cocktail".

Common Recipes

Recipe#1: Paul Harrington, Cocktailtime.com

• 1 1/2 ounces Applejack
• 1 ounce Fresh Lime Juice
• 1/2 ounce Grenadine Syrup

Shake with Ice, and then strain into a Cocktail Glass.

Recipe#2: Cocktaildb.com

• Shake in iced cocktail shaker & strain
• 1 1/2 oz Applejack
• 1/2 oz Fresh Lemon Juice (Substitute Fresh Lime Juice)
• 1/2 oz Grenadine
• Serve in a cocktail glass

Recipe#3: Dale DeGroff, King Cocktail.

• 1 1/2 oz. Applejack or 1 1/2 oz. Calvados
• 1 oz. Simple Syrup
• 3/4 oz. Fresh Lemon Juice
• 2 Dashes Grenadine

Shake all ingredients and strain into small cocktail glass. Garnish with an apple slice and a cherry.

Why is it called "Jack Rose"?

There are a couple of theories behind the name, firstly that the cocktail is a similar colour to a Jaquemont rose and uses apple "jack", secondly that it was named after a gangster called Jack Rose who turned states evidence in a notorious Manhatten murder case, the 1912 gangland slaying of a gambling house operator named Herman Rosenthal.

There is also a type of bush called "Jack Rose".

There is also a type of Candy called "Jack Rose" (1926).