Theres a lot of debate on the story behind this drinks name: who it could be, what it could mean, and so on. The most likely story is that it wasnt named for anyone or anything, but was just a combo of the jack in applejack and the rose color. The grenadine isnt just for color; the tart, fruity flavor of real pomegranate grenadine brings out the rich apple notes in the spirit. You can also use pomegranate molasses if thats whats locally available; you might need to add a touch of simple syrup if yours isnt sweet enough.