History & Heritage
“A darling of early 20th‑century bar guides and Hemingway prose, the Jack Rose marries bonded applejack with lemon and pomegranate grenadine for a crisp, ruby‑hued sour.”
Ingredients
Quality ingredients make all the difference. Each component plays a crucial role.
Method
Technique transforms ingredients into something extraordinary.
Shake all ingredients hard with ice
Double strain into a chilled coupe
Garnish with a lemon twist or an apple fan
Glassware
Served up in a chilled coupe
Garnish
Master's Tips
Professional insights to elevate your craft
Use real pomegranate grenadine; avoid neon syrups
Bonded applejack (100‑proof) gives the drink backbone
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