Apple Jack Fix

The Complete Buffet Guide by V. B. Lewis (1903, p.32) — V. B. Lewis 1903

1. Prepare the drink the same as Brandy or Whisky Fix, using applejack instead.

Garnish: Fruit

Ice: Shaved ice

Nose

Applejack gives the Fix an orchard-fruit aromatic profile on top of the standard citrus-syrup base.

Palate

This shows the Fix family adapting readily to regional apple spirits in the same way the Daisy and Sour families did.

Finish

The finish is cool, orchard-fruited, and lightly sweet.

Summary

An applejack branch of the decorative shaved-ice Fix family.

Bartenders' Guide: How to Mix Drinks by Wehman Bros. (1912, p.29)

1. Dissolve the sugar with a little water or seltzer, add lime or lemon juice, pineapple syrup, shaved ice, and apple jack, stir with a spoon, decorate with fruit, and serve with a straw.

Ice: Ice