Jack Rabbit Slap d'Bear

Name: Jack Rabbit Slap d'Bear
Ingredients: 1 1/2 oz Laird's 7 1/2 Year Apple Brandy; 1/2 oz George Dickel Rye; 1/4 oz Demerara Syrup; 2 dash Jerry Thomas Bitters

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By Jason Schiffer

5.0 Submitted on: March 8, 2021

Signatures

Spirit Forward

Named after an Uncle Duvee (Wilfred Brimley) quote from the movie 'Hard Target'..."Whisky, strong enough to make Jack Rabbit Slap d'Bear"

Ingredients

1 1/2 oz
Laird's 7 1/2 Year Apple Brandy

1/2 oz
George Dickel Rye

1/4 oz
Demerara Syrup

2 dash
Jerry Thomas Bitters

Tools

Old Fashioned Rocks Glass

Instructions

Garnish

Lemon and Orange twist.

Build

Build

Glass

Old Fashioned Glass

Estimated strength

About 30% ABV (estimate)

By Jason Schiffer

Partner, Tradecraft Hospitality

Jason Schiffer is a partner in Tradecraft Hospitality Collective, a restaurant and bar consulting company that advocates for the passion and quality of Southern California’s hospitality industry. Jason also owned and operated the award-winning 320 Main in Seal Beach from 2009-2019. Jason personally trained and mentored bar staff, many who have taken their experience and gone on to obtain positions at and run reputable cocktail bars across the country. 320 Main has received numerous accolades ove...

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Build in an Old Fashioned glass, add rocks, and stir. Garnish with a lemon and orange twist.

Editor's Note

Aged apple brandy meets rye in this robust, spirit-forward sipper. Demerara syrup and aromatic bitters provide a balanced, spice-driven finish.

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5.0

Crafted Pour

13 August 2026

This sounds like a fantastic, robust combination! The pairing of aged apple brandy with rye is a classic move that really highlights the depth of both spirits.

Mike Vander Horn

24 October 2021