The Weekly Feed: Rosy Apple Edition
Drink of the Week: Jack Rose
It wasn't that long ago that finding a Jack Rose in a bar was a real challenge. The drink mentioned in Ernest Hemingway's "The Sun Also Rises" was the subject of a Washington Post article. The drink contains applejack, grenadine, and lemon or lime juice. At the time most bars didn't stock the applejack necessary for the recipe, and many of the bartenders had to look up the recipe. They eventually ended up at the Mayflower, where they brought in their own bottle of applejack and asked Bartender Sam Lek to mix it for them.
We're much luckier nowadays. Applejack shows up in a few more bars, and adds a nice punch to this drink. By itself, applejack is a hale and hearty apple brandy that you might sip slowly. But combined with grenadine and citrus juice, it mellows out and becomes a lovely little drink. Don't be fooled by its girly pink color, it's an excellent summer cocktail. And if anyone asks gives you a hard time, just tell them it's endorsed by that hard drinker, Papa Hemingway.
Jack Rose - Jacques Straub Drinks, 1914
Many versions around town tend to use lemon juice, but I personally prefer the extra bite that comes from the lime juice.
2 oz. applejack
juice of 1/2 lime
1/2 oz. grenadine
Ice
Combine, shake with ice and strain.
Small Bites
All of My Favorite Bs
The Beer, Bourbon and BBQ Festival is a show that has hit the road with 60 beers, 40 bourbons and BBQ. This Saturday the event will take place in Richmond, VA before moving to the National Harbor on June 20. VIP tasting tickets are $40, regular admission $30, and $20 for designated drivers. Watch out for the BBQ-bean eating contest. Oh my.
Put a Cork in It
We find out via Metrocurean that Cork Wine Bar will be expanding with a market that will sell some of the wines served at the restaurant as well as specialty items, as well as some of the menu items. Hopefully, they'll sell bottles of the excellent lemonade concentrate too. Additional hat tip to Missy Frederick.
Brainfood Grill Off
Brainfood is a non-profit dedicated to helping teens develop life skills through learning how to cook. On June 11, teams of teens are paired with chefs will square off against each other behind the grill. Tickets are $75, and include food as well as an open bar.