What ingredients are in a Jackhammer?

1 oz Jack Daniels, 1 oz Amaretto

What glass do you use for a Jackhammer?

A Jackhammer is traditionally served in a Collins glass.

How strong is a Jackhammer?

A Jackhammer has an estimated ABV of 26,52%.

How many calories are in a Jackhammer?

A Jackhammer contains approximately 162 calories per serving.

What are the ingredients in a Jackhammer cocktail?

A Jackhammer is made with Jack Daniel's Tennessee whiskey and amaretto almond liqueur. The two ingredients are combined over ice in a rocks glass, creating a smooth, sweet, nutty whiskey drink. Proportions vary, but equal parts is a common starting point.

How is a Jackhammer served?

The Jackhammer is typically served on the rocks in an old-fashioned glass. Both ingredients are poured directly over ice and briefly stirred. Some bartenders serve it as a shooter by shaking and straining into a shot glass.

What is the ABV of a Jackhammer?

Jack Daniel's is 40% ABV and most amaretto liqueurs are 21–28% ABV. Mixed equally, a Jackhammer sits around 30–34% alcohol by volume, making it a moderately strong short drink with a sweet, nutty character.

Just two ingredients make the Jackhammer: equal measures of Jack Daniel's Tennessee whiskey and amaretto, poured over ice in a Collins glass. The whiskey's charcoal-mellowed character meets the almond liqueur's sweet, marzipan-like richness to produce a smooth yet powerful drink. Its simplicity is deceptive, since the absence of any diluting mixer leaves it sitting above 26 percent ABV. That high proof, masked by amaretto's sugar, accounts for the recipe's own blunt warning about how easily it goes down despite its strength.

Jackhammer

Gelas Collins glass

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ABV 26,52%

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Jack Daniels 1 oz
Amaretto 1 oz

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Strong Classic

The Jackhammer is a potent two-ingredient drink that pairs Jack Daniel's Tennessee whiskey with amaretto almond liqueur, served over ice in a Collins glass. The combination of Jack Daniel's charcoal-mellowed character and amaretto's sweet, marzipan-like richness creates a surprisingly smooth yet powerful sipper. Its simplicity belies a dangerously drinkable profile.

History & Origins

The Jackhammer is a product of the American bar culture of the 1980s and 1990s, when simple two-ingredient pairings designed for easy home mixing became popular across the country. Jack Daniel's and amaretto is a classic pairing rooted in the affinity between Tennessee whiskey's caramel notes and almond liqueur's sweetness. The exact origin of this specific named drink is disputed.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Sweet almond and marzipan from the amaretto, with Jack Daniel's charred oak and vanilla warmth. Palate: Rich and sweet — amaretto's almond-cherry sweetness dominates while Jack Daniel's adds smoky caramel depth and a spiritous warmth. Finish: Long and warming, with almond sweetness and a charred oak note persisting.

almond sweet smoky caramel bold

Pro Tip

Serve over a large ice cube to dilute slowly, allowing the flavors of the whiskey and amaretto to integrate over time without becoming overly diluted.

Data verified September 2017

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