A. J. cocktail on a dark studio backgroundPublished recipe

Shaken · 1 serving

A. J.

A brisk apple-brandy and pink-grapefruit sour balanced with rich simple syrup.

Short answer

A. J. is a shaken cocktail made with apple brandy, grapefruit juice, and rich simple syrup. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 4 minutes.
Time4 min
MethodShaken
GlassCoupe
LevelEasy
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

A. J. ingredients

These original amounts make 1 serving. Compare cl, US fluid ounces and parts to use the measure you have at home.

How ml, US oz and parts work
A. J. ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Apple brandy50 ml5 cl1.7 oz5 parts
Grapefruit Juice50 ml5 cl1.7 oz5 parts
Rich Simple Syrup10 ml1 cl0.3 oz1 part

Garnish: Light cinnamon dusting

Method

How to make A. J.

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill the coupe thoroughly and prepare the Light cinnamon dusting before mixing.

  2. 02

    Measure apple brandy, grapefruit juice, rich simple syrup accurately and add them to a clean cocktail shaker.

  3. 03

    Fill the shaker about three-quarters full with solid ice cubes and seal it firmly.

  4. 04

    Shake vigorously for 10–12 seconds until the shaker is frosted and the drink is properly diluted.

  5. 05

    Fine-strain into the chilled coupe so no small ice fragments reach the drink.

  6. 06

    Finish with Light cinnamon dusting and serve immediately while very cold.

Tasting profile

What does A. J. taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are sourness (4/5) and strength (4/5).

Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness4 / 5
Bitterness2 / 5
Strength4 / 5
Freshness4 / 5

Quick answers

A. J. questions

What is in a A. J.?

Kokto’s build uses apple brandy, grapefruit juice, and rich simple syrup.

How long does a A. J. take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 4 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a A. J. prepared?

It uses a shaken method and is served in a coupe. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.

Is a A. J. alcohol-free?

No. This Kokto recipe contains alcoholic ingredients and is intended only for adults of legal drinking age.

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Evidence

Sources & editorial note

The ingredients and steps above are Kokto's recipe specification. An external classic reference may use different amounts or techniques; follow one complete specification when mixing.

  • Cocktail App English editorial catalog B004https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/28/a-j · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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