Jack Rose

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

Washington Post, 5th May 1914

"However, like the florists, the bartenders decided that perhaps under another name the Jack Rose cocktail might become a good seller."

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).