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Shaken · 1 serving

Jack-in-the-Box Cocktail

A balanced shaken cocktail combining apple brandy, pineapple juice, aromatic bitters.

Short answer

Jack-in-the-Box Cocktail is a shaken cocktail made with apple brandy, pineapple juice, and aromatic bitters. 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

Jack-in-the-Box Cocktail 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
Jack-in-the-Box Cocktail ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Apple brandy30 ml3 cl1 oz1 part
Pineapple Juice30 ml3 cl1 oz1 part
Aromatic bitters2 dash———

Garnish: No garnish

Method

How to make Jack-in-the-Box Cocktail

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill the coupe thoroughly, confirm that no garnish is required, and ready the shaker.

  2. 02

    Measure apple brandy, pineapple juice, aromatic bitters 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

    Pre-chill a coupe, add the apple brandy, fresh pineapple juice, and two measured dashes of aromatic bitters to a shaker with solid ice, shake firmly for 10–15 seconds until cold with restrained aeration, fine-strain into the chilled glass, let coarse bubbles settle, and serve without garnish.

  5. 05

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

  6. 06

    Serve immediately without a garnish while the drink is at its best.

Tasting profile

What does Jack-in-the-Box Cocktail taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are bitterness (3/5) and strength (3/5).

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

Sweetness2 / 5
Sourness0 / 5
Bitterness3 / 5
Strength3 / 5
Freshness2 / 5

Quick answers

Jack-in-the-Box Cocktail questions

What is in a Jack-in-the-Box Cocktail?

Kokto’s build uses apple brandy, pineapple juice, and aromatic bitters.

How long does a Jack-in-the-Box Cocktail 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 Jack-in-the-Box Cocktail 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 Cocktail 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 B054https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rfordatascience/tidytuesday/main/data/2020/2020-05-26/boston_cocktails.csv?row_id=844 · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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