What is Jersey Lightning?
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More commonly known as "Applejack", it is re-distilled cider (or hard cider, in the U.S.).
The process raises it's alchoholic content.
The name Jersey Lightning comes from colonial times, in which road workers in New Jersey would be paid in applejack.
"These workers need to get going faster"
"Just give 'em some jersey lightning!"
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