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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...
Used a combo of Bourbon and Calvados. Was a little too sour for me, but still quite delicious and nice. I also used a mix of orange juice and orange bitters, which is why I guess it was a little surprising. I also made one with just raspberry syrup and I would say I prefer that a little more.
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.
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.
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.