Gin · Modern · IBA official recipe
Corpse Reviver #2
A zesty and herbal gin cocktail with a touch of absinthe.
- Glass
- Cocktail glass
- Technique
- Shaken
- Strength
- 19.4% ABV (estimated)
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Time
- 5 min
The Corpse Reviver #2 is a refreshing and invigorating cocktail that combines gin, Cointreau, Lillet Blanc, and a touch of absinthe, balanced with lemon juice. Its bright, herbal flavor profile and pale color make it a sophisticated choice for brunch or as a pick-me-up.
Ingredients
Method
Add the Absinthe to the bottom of a shaker.
Absinthe 1 dashPour in the Gin, Cointreau, Lillet Blanc and Lemon Juice.
Gin 30 ml1 oz3 cl Cointreau 30 ml1 oz3 cl Lillet Blanc 30 ml1 oz3 cl Lemon Juice 30 ml1 oz3 clFill the shaker with ice, shake vigorously until well chilled and double strain into a chilled martini glass.
Garnish with an orange zest: express it over the surface to release the oils, then drop it in.
Garnish: An orange zest
The story
The Corpse Reviver #2 is part of a family of cocktails designed as hangover cures. It was popularized in the early 20th century and included in the 1930 book 'The Savoy Cocktail Book' by Harry Craddock. The combination of ingredients was believed to 'revive' one’s spirits after a night of indulgence, making it a favored drink in speakeasies during Prohibition.
As commonly told; not independently verified.
