Cocktails

Barton Special

Barton Special is a cocktail made with Applejack, Scotch, and Gin. The listed recipe is shaken and served in a Old-Fashioned Glass.

Reviewed by the WhatDrink Editorial TeamHow we calculate nutritionSuggest a correction

Cocktailalcoholic41.9% ABV3 ingredients

At a Glance

248 kcalCalories

41.9%ABV

0gSugar

0gCarbs

2.44Std Drinks

Estimated from parsed ingredients and typical ingredient nutrition.

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How hard is it to make?

Easyshaken drink

Why: 3 ingredients, shaken drink, requires shaker

Estimated from the ingredient count and technique.

Ingredients

2.0 ozApplejackBase Spirit
0.75 ozScotchBase Spirit
0.75 ozGinBase Spirit

How to Make It

Shake with ice and strain into old-fashioned glass over ice cubes.Shaken

How to Serve

Glass: Old-Fashioned Glass
Temperature: Chilled
Ice: Cubed ice
Method: Shaken

Served Chilled

Serving tips

Serve Barton Special cold and taste the bitterness before adjusting sweetness. A citrus peel or clean garnish can lift the aroma without making it sweeter.

Taste

What does Barton Special taste like?

Barton Special has a drier, more aromatic profile. Bitter, herbal or botanical notes give it structure and make it feel less sugary.

Primary flavours

Oak Apple Botanical

Supporting notes

Citrus Fruit Herbal Honey Juniper

Flavor tags are derived from ingredient-level flavor mappings.

Estimated sensory profile

StrengthLight – Strong

BodyLight – Full

SweetnessDry – Sweet

AcidityFlat – Crisp

FruitinessEarthy – Fruity

BoldnessDelicate – Bold

High ABV
Dry finish
Full-bodied

What do these dimensions mean?

Practical notes

When to choose it

How to decide if Barton Special is right for you

Barton Special is a balanced cocktail choice shaped by oak, apple, botanical. Choose it when that flavor direction fits the food, season or mood. The listed serve is about 41.9% ABV, so strength is part of the decision.

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Skip Barton Special if...

Skip Barton Special if the listed flavor direction does not match your mood. It leans toward oak, apple, botanical, so choose a different page if you want another style.

Food pairings

BBQ Steak Grilled Meat

Food pairings are derived from the drink flavour signature, mapped to one dominant pairing theme, then limited to coherent public suggestions.

Diet & lifestyle

Compatible, based on the listed ingredients

Gluten-FreeKetoLow-CarbLow-SugarVegan Vegetarian

Diet tags are ingredient-level and nutrition-estimate based. Product brands, preparation methods, quantities, and substitutions may change compatibility.

Alternatives to try

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Reviewed ingredient substitutions

Gin0.75 oz

VodkaKnown variation

How much to use: Use the same volume; expect less juniper and botanical aroma.
What changes: Vodka can replace gin when you want a cleaner, less botanical drink, but it usually changes the cocktail identity.

Vegan-compatibleVegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Reviewed component substitutions are not guarantees that the replacement was tested in this exact recipe. Follow the reviewed adjustment note and taste before serving.

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Last updated June 18, 2026

Ingredients, measures and method are taken from the source recipe; roles and serving details are mapped from reviewed evidence.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I make a Barton Special at home?: Yes. The Barton Special uses 3 ingredients, making it easy to prepare at home. You will need a Old-Fashioned Glass. Use quality spirits and fresh ingredients for the best result.