11 Most Popular Applejack Cocktails to Try

If the Applejack Rabbit gives you a speakeasy vibe, you aren’t alone. The classic drink predates prohibition and uses simple ingredients to draw out the brandy’s complex flavors. Citrusy notes from the juices balance the maple syrup’s sweetness to play on both aspects of apple flavor.

The Applejack Sour might look identical to the Applejack Rabbit, but the Sour cranks up the tartness. By adding bitters and a bit of nutmeg, you get a little zip. Coat the glass rim with a superfine sugar drink before you pour.

An American bartender created this classic and named it after a horse. True story. It’s meant to capitalize on the apple flavors by using grenadine and lemon juice to balance the brandy’s tartness and sweetness. Out of grenadine? You can swap in cranberry juice in a pinch.

Adding applejack brandy into a traditional Old Fashioned might bring up memories of apple picking in fall. Make no mistake that this modern twist brings all the sugar and spice you could want in an autumn cocktail.

The Apple Jack Cocktail is another attempt to update the vintage Applejack Rabbit. It’s one of the few on this list that works well hot or cold. You might want to try adding ginger ale if you prefer to take it cold, you won’t regret it.

Harvest Moon Applejack Cocktail is a modern fall drink that highlights brandy’s sweetness by rounding it out with bold whiskey undertones. Though this cocktail has a cider-like feel, it’s best served cold and works well on the rocks.

This complex cocktail is worth the effort with a stunning fall flavor combination that works well in any season. The Harvard Sour features Applejack and Armagnac, however the infusion of pumpkin and lemon draws out the extreme flavors in a perfect symphony. 

The Woodsman cocktail lives up to its rugged name with a complex flavor profile that’s sweet and spicy. Applejack takes center stage, but the ginger liqueur and bitters provide a punch of spice. While this cocktail is not for the weak, adding in the maple syrup mellows the overall flavor profile a bit. 

The Angel’s Face plays up the brandy’s sweet side by enhancing its flavor with apricot liqueur and a little gin. Expect a surprisingly complex flavor profile that tends toward the sugary end of the scale. Make sure you serve this one well-chilled or over ice.

The Applejack Moscow Mule takes you to the tart side of apple flavor by adding lime juice and ginger beer. You get a smooth texture that delivers crisp notes without an overpowering sugary sensation. It’s a surprisingly refreshing drink that works well on a hot summer day.

The Autumn in Eden Cocktail is a smooth walk through fall and the perfect drink to enjoy near a campfire. This sweet and creamy cocktail has just enough spice to give it that homemade apple pie flare.