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Knockout Cocktail
Posted: July 28, 2026
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The Knockout Cocktail is a pre-Prohibition classic that blends gin, dry vermouth, absinthe, and maraschino liqueur into a potent, aromatic sipper that lives up to its name. Appearing in the Savoy Cocktail Book and other period bar guides, it occupies a compelling space between a dry Martini and a Last Word — elegant, herbal, and with genuine knock-your-socks-off intensity.
Instructions
- Combine the gin, dry vermouth, absinthe, and maraschino liqueur in a mixing glass filled with ice.
- Stir for 25 seconds until well chilled.
- Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
- Garnish with a lemon twist or a maraschino cherry.