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Jack Rose Cocktail
In his 1948 The Fine Art of Mixing Drinks, David Embury says, "a Jack Rose is nothing but a Pink Apple Car", and when made with just calvados, lemon juice...
John CARR
25th August 2024 at 13:07
Tart, fruity and very refreshing. I neglected to check the sweet-sour balance before shaking, but the flavour combination of apple, citrus acid and sweet berries is an absolute winner.
21st January at 13:07
And with a locally made pomegranate liqueur- wonderful!
18th May 2024 at 12:52
i made this following the recipe in the 'Spirited' cocktail book. 60ml calvados, 22ml lime juice, 22ml grenadine. beautiful and not as sweet as expected.
20th May 2023 at 00:26
Was a bit concerned that this might be a bit sweet with all the ingredients, but it was perfectly balanced. Use Laird's Applejack 86, there was a nice hint of apple with the remaining flavours blending together.
15th December 2021 at 19:27
Good cocktail, but one has to play with the ratio between the syrups, depending on the strength of their taste.