Recipes Jack Rose Be the first to rate & review! At Little Branch in New York City, "We do not use commercial grenadine," says Little Branch co-owner and cocktail purist Joseph Schwartz, who sweetens this classic apple brandy drink with homemade grenadine. By Joseph Schwartz Updated on March 29, 2015 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Yield: 1 drink Ingredients Ice 2 ounces applejack 3/4 ounce fresh lemon juice 3/4 ounce Homemade Grenadine 1 Granny Smith apple wedge Directions Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add the applejack, lemon juice and Homemade Grenadine. Shake well and strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with the apple wedge. Rate it Print