Knock 'Em Stiff Recipe
The Knock 'Em Stiff is a vintage drink recipe from Harry Johnson's New and Improved Bartender's Manual, Harry Johnson, 1882. The original wording is preserved here beside a modernized version for easier mixing.
Source: Harry Johnson's New and Improved Bartender's Manual, Harry Johnson, 1882 . Original wording preserved.
Original Recipe
Use small bar glass. 2 or 3 dashes of lemon juice. Fill the balance of the glass with equal parts of Apple Jack and Brandy. Serve.
Modern Recipe
Ingredients
- 2-3 dashes lemon juice
- Apple Jack (to fill ½)
- Brandy (to fill ½)
Instructions
Fill a glass with lemon juice, then top with equal parts Apple Jack and brandy. Serve.