Jack-in-the-Box
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Jack-in-the-Box
Serve in a Coupe glass
| 2 oz | Calvados / apple brandy / straight applejack |
| 1 1⁄2 oz | Pineapple juice |
| 0.08 oz | Monin Pure Cane Syrup (65.0°brix, equivalent to 2:1 rich syrup) |
| 2 dash | Angostura Aromatic Bitters |
How to make:
- Select and pre-chill a Coupe glass.
- Prepare garnish of pineapple wedge.
- SHAKE all ingredients with ice.
- FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.
- Garnish with pineapple wedge on rim.
Strength & taste guide:
No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
Review:
Smooth 'n' easy pineapple laced with apple brandy. If you like this, then you may also like French Martinis
AKA: Jersey City
Variant:
Nutrition:
One serving of Jack-in-the-Box contains 179 calories
Alcohol content:
- 1.3 standard drinks
- 16.51% alc./vol. (16.51° proof)
- 17.9 grams of pure alcohol
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