Cocktails

Jackhammer

Jackhammer is a cocktail made with Jack Daniels and Amaretto. It is served in a Collins Glass.

Reviewed by the WhatDrink Editorial TeamHow we calculate nutritionSuggest a correction

Cocktailalcoholic34.5% ABV2 ingredients

At a Glance

172 kcalCalories

34.5%ABV

10.4gSugar

11.8gCarbs

1.15Std Drinks

Estimated from parsed ingredients and typical ingredient nutrition.

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How hard is it to make?

Easy

Why: 2 ingredients

Estimated from the ingredient count and technique.

Ingredients

1 ozJack DanielsBase Spirit
1 ozAmarettoLiqueur Modifier

How to Make It

Serve over ice- Warning,Deadly!Serve

How to Serve

Glass: Collins Glass
Temperature: Chilled
Ice: Ice

Served Chilled

Serving tips

Serve Jackhammer well chilled and avoid oversweetening. Creamy and dessert-style drinks usually need restraint to stay balanced.

Taste

What does Jackhammer taste like?

Jackhammer is a richer dessert-leaning drink. Expect a softer texture, rounded sweetness and a fuller finish than a crisp citrus cocktail.

Primary flavours

Vanilla Almond Caramel

Supporting notes

Nutty Oak Spice Sweet

Flavor tags are derived from ingredient-level flavor mappings.

Estimated sensory profile

StrengthLight – Strong

BodyLight – Full

SweetnessDry – Sweet

BoldnessDelicate – Bold

High ABV
Full-bodied

What do these dimensions mean?

Practical notes

When to choose it

How to decide if Jackhammer is right for you

Jackhammer is a simple drink where the main ingredients are easy to notice. Choose it when you want clarity, not a layered or highly decorated cocktail. The listed serve is about 34.5% ABV, so strength is part of the decision.

Skip if

Skip Jackhammer if...

Skip Jackhammer if you want a layered drink with many modifiers. Simple spirit-led cocktails put the main ingredients on display and leave little room to hide imbalance.

When to serve

DessertSuggested from its vanilla and sweet notes.

Occasion tags are inferred from drink style, serving format, flavour profile, food-pairing theme, recipe metadata, and strict multi-signal supplemental rule matches.

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-Free Vegetarian

May be limited

Vegan

Not compatible

KetoLow-CarbLow-Sugar

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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

Amaretto1 oz

Amaretto Di SaronnoGood swap

How much to use: Use the same amount.
What changes: Amaretto di Saronno can replace generic amaretto in most drink recipes.

Vegetarian-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 Jackhammer at home?: Yes. The Jackhammer uses 2 ingredients, making it easy to prepare at home. You will need a Collins Glass. Use quality spirits and fresh ingredients for the best result.