While the name of the Corpse Reviver may be frightful, this classic cocktail is actually quite delightful. This gin sour is bright and balanced but a splash of absinthe lends a bit of intrigue. A cocktail lover’s cocktail the Corpse Reviver No 2 is a delicious drink that’s sure to impress.
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History of the Corpse Reviver
The family of corpse reviver cocktails were once considered “hangover cures” as they were potent enough to bring a soul back from the grave. Featured in the Savoy Cocktail book written in 1930 the Corpse Reviver No 2 is the most enduring of the classic cocktails. This drink is on the International Bartender’s Association of IBA official cocktails.
Ingredients for Corpse Reviver No 2
- Gin
- Cointreau
- Lillet Blanc or dry vermouth
- Lemon juice
- Absinthe
How to Make Corpse Reviver No 2
The Corpse Reviver is a simple, equal parts sour cocktail that’s elevated with a few dashes of absinthe. Add gin, Cointreau, Lillet Blanc (or dry Vermouth) and lemon juice to a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake until well chilled. Add absinthe to the cocktail glass and swirl it around until the absinthe coats the inside of the glass. Pour in gin mixture and garnish with orange or lemon peel.
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Corpse Reviver No 2 Cocktail
Equipment
- Cocktail Shaker
- jigger
- cocktail
Ingredients
- 1 oz gin
- 1 oz Cointreau
- 1 oz Lillet Blanc or dry vermouth
- 1 oz fresh lemon juice
- 2-3 dashes absinthe
Instructions
- Add gin, Cointreau, Lillet Blanc and lemon juice to a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake until well chilled.
- Add absinthe to the cocktail glass and swirl it around until the absinthe coats the inside of the glass. Pour in gin mixture and garnish with orange or lemon peel.
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