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Jersey Sour

Difford’s Guide
Discerning Drinkers (45)
Jersey Sour image
Measurements in:
Serves:
1
Ingredients
1 1⁄2 fl oz Applejack brandy bottled-in-bond (50% alc./vol)
1 fl oz Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
1⁄2 fl oz Sugar syrup 'rich' (2 sugar to 1 water) 65.0°Brix
1⁄2 fl oz Egg white (pasteurised) or Fee Brothers Fee Foam cocktail foamer

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How to make

Glass

Photographed in a New Era Double Old Fashioned

Prepare

  1. Select and pre-chill an OLD-FASHIONED GLASS.
  2. Prepare garnish of lemon zest twist.

Method

  1. SHAKE all ingredients with ice.
  2. STRAIN back into shaker.
  3. DRY SHAKE (without ice).
  4. FINE STRAIN into ice-filled glass.

Garnish

  1. EXPRESS lemon zest twist over the cocktail and use as garnish.

Flavour Profile

No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
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Health & Nutrition

Nutrition:

One serving of Jersey Sour contains 160 calories

Alcohol content:

  • 1.3 standard drinks
  • 15.76% alc./vol. (31.51° proof)
  • 17.8 grams of pure alcohol

Allergens:

Recipe contains the following allergens:

  • Egg white (pasteurised) — Eggs

Values stated for alcohol and calorie content, and number of drinks an ingredient makes should be considered approximate.

History

The classic name for an Applejack Sour.
Sours cocktails history

Review

Apple brandy is possibly the best spirit on which to base a sour but this recipe for an Applejack Sour is on the tart side. If acidic cocktails are not your thing, then I'd suggest you up the sugar to 20ml (â…”oz).

AKA: Applejack Sour

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Comments & Discussion

Gareth Hives Premium Member
just starting to explore Calvados so will definitely give this one a go later. It looks slightly light on the Applejack, you'd expect more like 60ml, is that something to do with it being brandy rather than whiskey?
score: 1
Simon Difford Verified User Premium Member
I distinguish between calavdos, which is traditionally 40% alc./vol., and applejack, which is properly 50 alc./vol. (bottled in bond). This recipe is designed for applejack, so if using calvados, you’ll need to increase the volume by 25% to 56ml.
score: 1
Chris Dimal
Admittedly, I used Calvados (Chateau de Breuil Fine, which based on reviews and on my palate, had Applejack-esque flavours {think whiskey, barrel}) and aquafaba. The result was a truly delicious sour that definitely rivals the Whiskey Sour. If it wasn't for picking a preferred whiskey, this is the best sour indeed. The apple and barrel flavours go so wonderfully with the sour and the sweet.
score: 0
Peter Wunsch
Tried already many Sours, but never an Applejack... perfect for a sunny morning with already fallen leaves. Even without egg white (I prefer my Sours not so foamy). Thanks for the inspiration!
score: 2
G. M. Genovese Premium Member
These are, to me, classic (or my preferred) specs for a Jack Rose, just using different supporting players. Similarities abound, but the intense sour pop of this recipe is undeniably riveting. Now I want to play with sweeting agents. Ugh, so good. (14 Jul 2023, 10:01p)
score: 0
John Hinojos Premium Member
Amazing. The blending of the applejack and lemon is perfect. Sour and wonderfully balanced. Being a big fan of Applejack bottled-in-bond this was great.
score: 3
Peter Shaw Premium Member
I am confused as, following the recipe, I made it straight up, but the photo suggests with ice? I have to say, half way through my first bottle of Applejack, this is the best cocktail I have made with it!!
score: 3
Simon Difford Verified User Premium Member
Thanks for letting me know. I've changed the method to reflect being served on-the-rocks to match image. It's one of those cocktails that's also great served straight-up but I prefer mine over ice.
score: 2

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