The recipe specifies Grenadine/pomegranate syrup but the link takes one to a Grenade/pomegranate liqueur. Also, Giffard offers both a Grenadine and a Grenade syrup, the latter being less sweet and based more narrowly on pomegranate juice (the former incorporates berry juices as well). With the Jack Rose, we understand that Grenade syrup is the historically accurate choice. Save your Grenadine for the Tequila Sunrises.

I tried a very simple build using 50 ml Avallen Calvados, 15 ml fresh lemon juice, 12.5 ml homemade grenadine (fresh pomegranate, pomegranate molasses, sugar, orange blossom) and a dash of orange bitters.

With a dry, clean apple brandy and a proper grenadine, I found extra syrups unnecessary. This version keeps the drink bright and dry, lets the apple and pomegranate speak clearly, and stays true to the core of the Jack Rose rather than polishing it into something sweeter.

After reading/watching Greg from How To Drink and Darcy O'Neil's opinion that the original grenadine was note pomegranate syrup, but had more of a spiced (spec. clove) flavor, I tried the basic 3 ingredients with Lairds 7 1/2, lemon, and Portland Syrups' True Cola. It's obviously a very different profile, but one that I like quite a lot better than the pomegranate based. Apple and spices is obviously a traditional combination, and the lemon brings in much needed brightness. It may not be everyone's cup of brandy, but I recommend it as an experiment if nothing else.

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.

Good cocktail, but one has to play with the ratio between the syrups, depending on the strength of their taste.