No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
A. J.
Measurements in:
Serves:
| 1 2/3 fl oz | Calvados / apple brandy / straight applejack |
| 1 2/3 fl oz | Pink grapefruit juice (freshly squeezed) |
| 1/3 fl oz | Sugar syrup 'rich' (2 sugar to 1 water) 65.0°Brix |
How to make
Glassware
Serve in a Coupe glass
Prepare
- Select and pre-chill a COUPE GLASS.
- Prepare cinnamon powder for garnish.
Method
- SHAKE all ingredients with ice.
- FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.
Garnish
- Dust with cinnamon powder.
Flavour Profile
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
Health & Nutrition
Nutrition:
One serving of A. J. contains 176 calories
Alcohol content:
- 1.1 standard drinks
- 13.37% alc./vol. (26.74° proof)
- 15.8 grams of pure alcohol
History
The initials in the name stand for 'applejack', the American style of apple brandy this drink was originally based upon.
Review
Amazingly simple and beautifully balanced.
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Comments & Discussion
At first you think the apple and grapefruit are going to clash but then the cinnamon hits you and elevated this drink to heavenly
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