
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.
Easy
Difficulty
3 min
Time
169 Cal
Calories
1
Serving
Flavor profile
Gin
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
Pour all ingredients into shaker with ice.
Shake well and strain in chilled cocktail glass.
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




