The Jack Rose Cocktail: the recipe published in 1908 by William Boothby.
Recipe
For 1 person
5 cl applejack
1 cl lemon juice
1 cl grenadine syrup
How to make
👉 shaker / 🥃 coupe or nick&nora / 🍸 short drink (7cl) / ⏱️ 4 mn
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Shake the applejack, lemon juice and grenadine syrup with a few ice cubes.
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Strain into a glass.
About
The Jack Rose is an elegant and fruity cocktail, known for its beautiful red color and its perfect balance of sweetness and acidity. It is composed of Calvados or Applejack, lemon or lime juice, and grenadine, which gives it a fresh yet slightly sweet flavor.
Popular in the early 20th century, the Jack Rose is a classic often associated with writers and sophisticated cocktail lovers.