Johnny Jump Up

**Whidbey78** · 28th January 11, 08:55 PM

I'm not familiar with the hooch you asked about but I usually make mine with bourbon since I'm not a Jack Daniels fan. I really don't see any reason that just about any decent whiskey couldn't be a substitute. Rum might work too but it could be a little too sweet depending on what rum you use. I think sticking to whiskey is a good call.

Its certainly a drink that can sneak up on you. You think you are okay...then stand up and figure out that you aren't doing as well as you thought.

**EagleJCS** · 29th January 11, 08:46 AM

Originally Posted by Whidbey78

You think you are okay...then stand up and figure out that you aren't doing as well as you thought.

That may be one reason why bars wayyy back (the drinking establishments, not pubs or traveler's inns, etc. that served food) didn't have seats. Men (and some women, where admitted) could drink a few, then stagger home. If they had been seated, they would have had to stand first to leave. If they lost their balance, other patrons would possibly spill their own bevvies, slosh onto others clothing, etc. Knowing this, people would likely imbibe less, thus causing the establishment to lose a small portion of their income.

(Another reason for lack of seating is so the bar could squeeze in a few more patrons.)

**Spartan Tartan** · 29th January 11, 08:48 AM

Apple Cider with a shot of whiskey (maybe more than a single shot?)...sounds perfect! And dangerous...

**WARPIPER** · 29th January 11, 11:37 AM

I heard a story in Dublin a few years back that the origins of the drink began when there was a brewers strike in Ireland and the only thing left to them was hard cider. The story has it that a batch comming from England went extra hard and was a great success and given the name "Jonny Jump Up". May not be true but should be.

**Slowburn** · 29th January 11, 12:03 PM

Lack of seating might also be related to the actual cost of seats, a real luxury in the most modest of homes let alone public venues.

**Riverkilt** · 29th January 11, 02:19 PM

The Celtic Tigers sing the song too.

Alcohol is alcohol is alcohol is alcohol. Same alcohol in all alcoholic beverages. Only the carrier vehicle is different.

Kind of like an egg. Put the egg in a meat loaf, or pancake batter, or a cake, or a smoothie and its still an egg.

Same alcohol in whisky as in bourbon...just different "juice" holding the alcohol. Mix as your taste prefers.

**Burly Brute** · 30th January 11, 12:17 AM

What cider do you all recommend? I am partial to Magner's but have yet to venture out.

**Whidbey78** · 30th January 11, 12:30 AM

It doesn't matter much...whatever tastes good to you. Honestly, even tending bar I used a generic powdered mix. In fact , I'm having one right now with Makers Mark and WalMart storebrand hot apple cider powdered mix. Classy, huh?

Of course, it's probably not technically a Johnny Jump Up, but it's pretty darn good!

**EagleJCS** · 30th January 11, 10:52 AM

Woodchuck (from Vermont) and Strongbow (from the UK) are both pretty good ciders. Woodchuck comes in a variety of flavors - I'm partial to the amber, myself.

Experiment and find your favorite!

**PEEDYC** · 30th January 11, 11:05 AM

According to Wikipedia it is both Cider plus Whisky as well as a cider drink sold in Youghal in Ireland during WWII.

Here are the first and last verses of the Irish folk song that I found on the net :-

I went in and I called for a bottle of stout
Says the barman, I'm sorry, all the beer is sold out
Try whiskey or paddy, ten years in the wood
Says I, I'll try cider, I've heard it was good.

So if ever you go down to Cork by the sea
Stay out of the ale house and take it from me
If you want to stay sane don't you dare take a sup
Of that devil drink cider called Johnny Jump Up