1 serving
Jack-in-the-Box ingredients
These original amounts make 1 serving. Compare cl, US fluid ounces and parts to use the measure you have at home.
| Ingredient | Amount | cl | oz | parts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Apple brandy | 60 ml | 6 cl | 2 oz | 24 parts |
 Pineapple Juice | 45 ml | 4.5 cl | 1.5 oz | 18 parts |
 Rich Simple Syrup | 2.5 ml | 0.3 cl | 0.1 oz | 1 part |
 Aromatic bitters | 2 dash | — | — | — |
Garnish: Pineapple wedge on the rim
Method
How to make Jack-in-the-Box
Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.
- 01
Chill the coupe thoroughly and prepare the Pineapple wedge on the rim before mixing.
- 02
Measure apple brandy, pineapple juice, rich simple syrup, aromatic bitters accurately and add them to a clean cocktail shaker.
- 03
Fill the shaker about three-quarters full with solid ice cubes and seal it firmly.
- 04
Shake hard with ice for 10–15 seconds and fine-strain into the prepared glass.
- 05
Fine-strain into the chilled coupe so no small ice fragments reach the drink.
- 06
Finish with Pineapple wedge on the rim and serve immediately while very cold.
Tasting profile
What does Jack-in-the-Box taste like?
The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are sweetness (3/5) and bitterness (3/5).
Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.
Quick answers
Jack-in-the-Box questions
What is in a Jack-in-the-Box?
Kokto’s build uses apple brandy, pineapple juice, rich simple syrup, and aromatic bitters.
How long does a Jack-in-the-Box take to make?
The governed recipe allows about 5 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.
How is a Jack-in-the-Box 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 Jack-in-the-Box 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 B017https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/1037/jack-in-the-box · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
- Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved