Knockout
Gin, dry vermouth, absinthe and crème de menthe. A Savoy drink named after a famous boxing match.
Stirred · Coupe · Medium · about 3 minutes · about 27% ABV
Ingredients
- 30 ml Gin
- 30 ml Dry vermouth
- 10 ml Absinthe
- 5 ml Crème de menthe
- Mint sprig (garnish)
Method
- Chill the glass
- Pour 30 ml gin into the mixing glass
- Pour 30 ml dry vermouth into the mixing glass
- Pour 10 ml absinthe into the mixing glass
- Pour 5 ml crème de menthe into the mixing glass
- Add ice
- Stir
- Strain
- Garnish
Tip
Go easy on the absinthe if you are new to it.
About the Knockout
The vermouth cocktail family. Vermouth reached American bars in the 1860s and 1870s, and bartenders began stirring it with whiskey, gin and brandy. That gave us the Manhattan and the Martinez, the ancestor of the Martini. Drinks in this family are stirred rather than shaken, and they are all about the balance between the spirit and the aromatised wine.
Knockout FAQ
What's in a Knockout?
30 ml gin, 30 ml dry vermouth, 10 ml absinthe, 5 ml crème de menthe, garnished with mint sprig.
How strong is a Knockout?
About 27% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 1.9 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is close to a straight spirit, so sip it slowly.
Should I shake or stir a Knockout?
Stir it. It is made only of spirits and wines, so stirring keeps it clear and silky. Shaking would make it cloudy and frothy.
What glass do you serve a Knockout in?
A coupe, about 180 ml. Chill the glass first and serve without ice. No coupe? Use a martini glass or small wine glass.
