The Jack Rose, part 2

"Stopped at the Crillon. George made me a couple of Jack
Roses. George's a great man. Know the secret of his success? Never
been daunted."

"You'll be daunted after about three more pernods."

--Bill Gorton and Jake Barnes, in Ernest Hemingway's The Sun Also Rises

As December's cold sets in, I start thinking about Hemingway's The Sun Also Rises and, of course, it's many drink references. At my last reading of the book, I wrote about the Jack Rose cocktail. Now that I am thinking about it again, I have attempted a more user-friendly version with more readily-available ingredients. In fact, I specifically used what I had on hand tonight. It still relies on apple juice to give it extra depth. Here is my latest Jack Rose:

2 oz brandy
3 oz sweet and sour mix
1 oz apple juice
1 oz sloe gin (traditionally made--not cheap substitutes. If not available, use Cherry Brandy or homemade grenadine.)
1 lime wedge, squeezed

Combine ingredients and mix well (shake or roll 30 seconds). Strain and serve in an Old Fashioned glass. Enjoy.