Knock 'Em Stiff vintage cocktail recipe

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.

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