Corpse Reviver #2

Corpse Reviver #2

Equal parts gin, Cointreau, Lillet Blanc and lemon with a dash of absinthe, shaken bracingly cold. The hangover cure that became a modern classic — four of these, the old books warn, will unrevive you.

18.5% ABVMediumCocktails

Easy

Difficulty

3 min

Time

169 Cal

Calories

1

Serving

Flavor profile

Gin

Strength
Sweet
Sour
Bitter

Taste values from the Pocket Bartender recipe catalog.

Ingredients

  • Lillet Blanc· not in your bar1 oz

    Or swap: Cocchi Americano — more bitter backbone, Dry Vermouth — drier, more herbal

  • Lemon Juice· not in your bar1 oz

    Or swap: Lime Juice — sharper, greener

  • Orange Peel(optional)· not in your bar1
  • Cointreau· not in your bar1 oz

    Or swap: Grand Marnier — richer, cognac-based, Triple Sec — lighter, a bit sweeter

  • Gin· not in your bar1 oz

    Or swap: Old Tom Gin — slightly softer and sweeter, Vodka — cleaner, less botanical

  • Absinthe· not in your bar1 dash

    Or swap: Pastis — softer anise, Pernod — lighter, sweeter

Instructions

  1. Pour all ingredients into shaker with ice.

  2. Shake well and strain in chilled cocktail glass.

  3. Garnish with an orange zest.

Pairs well with

Absinthe-kissed citrus gin revives appetite — bright, briny bites oblige:

  • Oysters with lemon
  • Herbed olives
  • Smoked salmon toasts
  • Lemon shortbread

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