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Apple Jack Cocktail
Submitted on: April 13, 2026
Looking for something a little more refined than the typical Appletini? This classic might be exactly what you’re after. The Apple Jack Cocktail is a sophisticated nod to vintage cocktail culture. Inspired by a drink served at the legendary Ritz Bar, the recipe first appeared in 1939 in “The Artistry of Mixing Drinks” by Frank Meier. Decades later, cocktail legend Dale DeGroff revived and refined the drink in “The Craft of the Cocktail”, bringing this elegant apple-forward classic back into the...
Tools
Cocktail Shaker
Cocktail Jigger
Fine Mesh Strainer
Instructions
Garnish
Build
Glass
Estimated strength
Dried Apple Wheel
Shake & Double Strain
Martini
About 5% ABV (estimate)
By Bryan Monroe
Home Bartender
Follow along the journey of cocktails at home. Using simple ingredients, trying out new things and just enjoying life as it comes! That is what cocktails are all about, there is no right or wrong as long as you’re enjoying you’re cocktail....
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Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker with ice and shake. Fine strain into a Martini glass. Garnish with an expressed orange peel and a dehydrated apple slice.
Editor's Note
A sophisticated revival of a 1939 classic. Apple brandy meets orange curaçao for a crisp, dry alternative to modern apple-flavored drinks.
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Crafted Pour
13 April 2026
A fantastic tribute to a timeless classic! The Apple Jack is such an underrated cocktail, and this is a beautiful presentation. Cheers!
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