A. J.

A. J.

Applejack shaken with grapefruit juice and served up. Two ingredients, dry orchard fruit and citrus snap.

18.5% ABVMediumCocktails

Easy

Difficulty

3 min

Time

150 Cal

Calories

1

Serving

Flavor profile

Brandy

Strength
Sweet
Sour
Bitter

Taste values from the Pocket Bartender recipe catalog.

Ingredients

  • Apple Brandy· not in your bar1 ½ oz

    Or swap: Brandy — loses the apple note, Calvados — the French classic

  • Grapefruit Juice· not in your bar1 oz

    Or swap: Orange Juice — sweeter, less bitter

Instructions

  1. Shake ingredients with ice.

  2. Strain into a cocktail glass.

  3. And serve.

Pairs well with

Applejack against grapefruit drinks orchard-tart for crisp, salty bites:

  • Apple and cheddar stacks
  • Salted crackers
  • Honey-roasted peanuts
  • Cinnamon apple chips

Similar taste

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