A. J.
The A. J. is a strong brandy cocktail, fruity and tart on the palate. Shaken and served in a cocktail glass.
- 3 min
- Cocktail glass
- Shaken
Flavor profile
- Tart
- 72 out of 100
- Sweet
- 24 out of 100
- Fruity
- 87 out of 100
- Bitter
- 42 out of 100
- Boozy
- 64 out of 100
How to make an A. J.
To make an A. J., shake with ice and strain into a cocktail glass: 1½ oz applejack and 1 oz grapefruit juice.
You'll need
- Applejack1½ oz
- Grapefruit juice1 oz
Instructions
- 1
Chill a cocktail glass: fill it with ice and water while you mix, then tip it out.
- 2
Add applejack and grapefruit juice to a cocktail shaker.
- 3
Fill the shaker with ice.
- 4
Shake hard for 10-15 seconds, until the outside is frosty.
- 5
Strain into the chilled cocktail glass.
Why shake? Grapefruit juice needs a hard shake to mix and chill properly.
A. J. questions
What does an A. J. taste like, and is it sweet?
Not really: it's mostly fruity and tart, with a noticeable alcohol warmth. It's a strong drink at about 19% ABV once mixed.
How much alcohol is in an A. J.?
About 19% ABV after mixing with ice, stronger than wine, lighter than a neat spirit.
Should an A. J. be shaken or stirred?
Shaken: grapefruit juice needs a hard shake to mix and chill properly.
What glass do you serve an A. J. in?
A cocktail glass.