Named for the legendary boxer Jack Dempsey, this cocktail may not be for everyone, but its distinctive combination of flavors could make devotees out of a few. Like its namesake, this one hits hard.
3 oz gin
1 oz applejack
1 tsp absinthe
1 tsp grenadine
Combine all ingredients in a mixing glass half filled with ice and stir thoroughly. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
The Dempsey Cocktail
