Jack Rose Cocktail

The Jack Rose Cocktail is a sweet apple-flavored cocktail, wonderful for sipping on a warm fall evening.

Last fall, I was on a mission to find a new seasonal cocktail. An Apple Cider Old Fashioned had been my favorite for several years. I also really enjoyed a St. Germain Kumquat Cocktail (as did a coworker and my neighbor!) but kumquats are hard to find, even during their peak season of late fall or early winter. So I was on the hunt for something different. 

I tried a couple of different cocktails and reached a winner (after a tweak) with the Jack Rose Cocktail, from Mix Shake Stir (affiliate link). The description of the cocktail intrigued me – named after a reputed gangster and a favorite among other “tough guys.” I couldn’t have been more surprised by the description, especially after trying it. This is a very sweet apple cocktail, which I lightened up with a generous splash of club soda. 

#FallFlavors 

And so today’s cocktail is the first of two that I’m sharing this week in honor of #FallFlavors Week. We have 21 bloggers sharing over 60recipes using fall ingredients like squash, apples, maple, pecans, and many more. Follow #FallFlavors to see all the delicious recipes on social media – there’s something for everyone! 

Beverages:

• Apple Cider Mule from Art of Natural Living
• Caramel Apple Sangria from Our Crafty Cocktails
• Jack Rose Cocktail from Books n’ Cooks

Breads:

• Apple Cider Donuts from Sweet Beginnings
• Pumpkin Banana Muffins from Hostess At Heart

Salads, Soups, and Sides:

• Apple Cranberry Spinach Salad from Cheese Curd In Paradise
• Chipotle Butternut Squash Mash from A Little Fish in the Kitchen
• Cider Baked Squash from Jolene’s Recipe Journal
• Easy Broccoli Cheese Soup from A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures
• Loaded Cauliflower Casserole from Blogghetti

Main Dishes:

• Black Pepper Pork Tenderloin with Fig Preserves from The Spiffy Cookie
• Easy French Onion Chicken Recipe from Family Around The Table
• Maple Bacon Smoked Sausage from Palatable Pastime

Desserts:

• • Air Fryer Apple Crisp from Devour Dinner
  • Air Fryer Apple Pie Egg Rolls from An Affair from the Heart
  • Caramel Apple Rice Krispies Treats from Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
  • Maple Syrup Pancake Cookies from Karen’s Kitchen Stories
  • Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies from Best Cookie Recipes
  • Pumpkin Dump Cake Recipe from Our Crafty Mom
  • Pumpkin Rabdi from Magical Ingredients
  • Pumpkin Whoopie Pies from Jen Around the World

You can also follow the Favorite Fall Recipes Facebook group and Favorite Fall Flavors Pinterest board for more fall inspiration!

Recipes Notes for Jack Rose Cocktail:

• • I found the original cocktail fairly sweet. To lighten it up, I added an ounce or two of club soda after mixing, reflected below. If you prefer a sweeter cocktail, skip this step. 

This recipe was adapted from Mix Shake Stir (affiliate link) p. 25.