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Laird's Apple Jack sign in Scobeyville. Apple brandy was first produced in colonial New Jersey in 1698 by William Laird, a Scots American who settled in Monmouth County. [4] The drink was once known as Jersey Lightning. [4] Laird's great-grandson, Robert Laird, who served in the Continental Army, incorporated Laird's Distillery in 1780, [4 ...
The history of the company can be traced to the immigration of William Laird from Fife in Scotland to Monmouth County in 1698. He was among the first to produce applejack in the area. His descendant, Robert Laird, served in the Continental Army under George Washington. Washington asked Laird for his recipe for "cyder spirits" before the Revolution.
Laird's Applejack. Applejack — technically a brandy, as it's made from fruit — is a pure joy to sip on when it's cold out. The mild proof means it's very easy to sip on, and the apple ...
We break down what sets these apple-based spirits apart and the bottles to try.
Laird's is the only remaining producer of applejack in the United States. The production of distilled spirits in New Jersey has not been a large industry in the state . Strict alcoholic beverage control laws in place during and after Prohibition (1919–1933) prevented the industry from growing for almost a century.
Brined in salt, sugar, maple syrup, vinegar and Applejack brandy, the turkey is exceptionally bronzed and juicy. To make it even more of a crowd-pleaser, roast andouille sausage alongside the bird.
A Jack Rose is a cocktail containing applejack, grenadine, and lemon or lime juice.It was popular in the 1920s and 1930s, notably appearing in Ernest Hemingway's 1926 classic, The Sun Also Rises, in which Jake Barnes, the narrator, drinks a Jack Rose in the bar of the Hôtel de Crillon while awaiting the arrival of Lady Brett Ashley.
How To Make My 3-Ingredient Smoked Salmon Dip. For 2 1/2 cups, or 6 to 8 servings, you’ll need: 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature 4 to 6 ounces hot smoked salmon, flaked