Cocktail
Corpse Reviver No. 2
How to make a Corpse Reviver No. 2 - the zesty gin cocktail with Cointreau, Lillet, lemon and absinthe. Classic recipe to mix yourself.
5 minPrep time
advancedDifficulty
CoupeGlass
1Serving(s)
The Corpse Reviver No. 2 is a zesty gin cocktail from the famous Savoy Cocktail Book of 1930. Its name promises to revive even the weariest spirits. The fine balance of gin, Cointreau, Lillet, lemon and a touch of absinthe makes it a complex, fresh classic.
Instructions
- Rinse the coupe with a dash of absinthe.
- Add gin, Cointreau, Lillet Blanc and lemon juice to the shaker in equal parts.
- Shake vigorously with ice.
- Strain into the prepared glass.
- Garnish with a cocktail cherry or orange zest and serve.
Garnish: Cocktail cherry or orange zest
Pro tip: Rinse the glass with just a hint of absinthe or add a single dash - too much absinthe otherwise drowns out the drink's fine balance.
Frequently asked questions
Why is the cocktail called Corpse Reviver?
The name alludes to the fact that such drinks were once enjoyed as a morning hangover cure to revive the spirits.
Why the warning about too much absinthe?
Even the famous Savoy bartender Harry Craddock warned that four of these drinks send the corpse back to its grave. The absinthe must be dosed sparingly.
What about the Corpse Reviver No. 1?
The No. 1 is a different, stronger variant based on cognac and calvados. The No. 2 with gin is noticeably fresher and more popular today.
Ingredients
- Gin2,25 cl
- Cointreau2,25 cl
- Lillet Blanc2,25 cl
- Fresh lemon juice2,25 cl
- Absinthe1 dash
- Ice cubesas needed
