This week, a little low on inspiration, I went to one of my favorite vintage cocktail books in search of ideas for happy hour. I landed on a drink called the Klondike—a combination of french vermouth and applejack with a splash of orange bitters. I made it and tasted it and decided it needed some pizazz—something sweet to cut through sharpness and add more depth. I found the perfect remedy, rosemary syrup. I remade it with the syrup and it’s exactly what it needed. It’s bright and light with a nice, slightly herbal undertone. Plus it’s super easy—just pour, stir and sip. Now that’s my kind of cocktail!
Cheers! To trying new things, being inspired and tasty cocktails!
jack & rose
makes 1 cocktail
1 ounce applejack
1 ounce french vermouth
1/2 ounce rosemary syrup
dash of orange bitters
sprig of rosemary, for garnish
1
Combine all ingredients in a glass filled with ice.
2
Stir and strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a sprig of rosemary. Enjoy!
October 14th, 2011 at 5:59 pm
Okay, my husband is obsessed with your blog now but refuses to officially follow it unless I tell him to read a specific post “because he doesn’t do the blog thing”…yet he also always asks me if the “blog lady” has any fun new cocktail recipes to try. This has been going on for about a month now… hehehehehehe.
Anyway, awesome applejack cocktails. Out of curiosity, which book is your favorite? We have several vintage cocktail books (our current fave is “Vintage Spirites and Forgotten Cocktails”), but we’re always looking for more – and are especially intrigued by any that play with applejack!
Thanks – and happy pouring!
October 14th, 2011 at 9:49 pm
hi laura-
ha! i love it! the book is trader vic’s bartenders guide from 1947. it’s got a yellow cover and is full of gems. it looks like this http://openlibrary.org/works/OL6440593W/Bartender‘s_guide
October 15th, 2011 at 11:49 am
What do you mean by french vermouth? Is it different from regular martini and rossi types? Sounds yummy!
October 18th, 2011 at 11:11 am
This is just a beautiful cocktail, complete with wonderfully composed photos!
October 24th, 2011 at 8:01 am
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