Jack Rose

A Jack Rose is a cocktail containing applejack, grenadine, and lemon or lime juice. It was popular in the 1920s and 1930s, notably appearing in Ernest Hemingway's 1926 classic, The Sun Also Rises. References to the Jack Rose date back to the early 20th century. A 1905 article in the National Police Gazette mentions the drink and credits a New Jersey bartender named Frank J. May as its creator.

There are various theories as to the origin of the drink's name. The most likely explanation of the name is that it is a simple portmanteau — it is made with applejack and is rose colored from the grenadine.

The cocktail fell out of fashion. With the craft cocktail movement on the rise, the Jack Rose has regained some popularity.

2 Oz. Applejack
1 Oz. Lime Juice
½ Oz. Grenadine

Chill a cocktail glass. Build all ingredients in a shaker tin. Add ice and shake for 15 seconds. Double strain into your chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with a lemon twist. The tartness of the lime juice (some prefer lemon juice) when combined with the apple flavor can be a nice change of pace.