Corpse Reviver No.2
A celebrated reviver from The Savoy Cocktail Book of 1930: equal parts gin, Cointreau, Lillet Blanc and lemon juice, with an absinthe rinse leaving a faint anise ghost - bright and bracing, though legend warns that four in a row will lay you out again.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you make a Corpse Reviver No.2?
A Corpse Reviver No.2 is made by shaken method in 5 step(s). 1) Rinse the inside of a chilled coupe with a little absinthe, discard the excess and leave only a thin film. 2) Add the remaining four ingredients to a shaker and fill it with ice. 3) Shake hard for about 12 seconds until the tin frosts and the drink is well chilled and diluted. 4) Double-strain into the absinthe-rinsed coupe. 5) Express a lemon peel over the rim, wipe the edge and drop it into the glass. Full recipe on MixMyth (mixmyth.com).
What ingredients are in a Corpse Reviver No.2?
A Corpse Reviver No.2 needs 5 ingredient(s): Gin 30ml, Cointreau 30ml, Lillet Blanc 30ml, Lemon Juice 30ml, Absinthe 5ml.
What does a Corpse Reviver No.2 taste like? How strong is it?
Flavor profile: Classic Balance, Citrus Fresh, Herbal. Strength: 18-28% ABV.
What glass is a Corpse Reviver No.2 served in?
A Corpse Reviver No.2 is typically served in a coupe glass, prepared by the shaken method.
Ingredients
- Gin30ml
- Cointreau30ml
- Lillet Blanc30ml
- Lemon Juice30ml
- Absinthe5ml
Steps
- Rinse the inside of a chilled coupe with a little absinthe, discard the excess and leave only a thin film.
- Add the remaining four ingredients to a shaker and fill it with ice.
- Shake hard for about 12 seconds until the tin frosts and the drink is well chilled and diluted.
- Double-strain into the absinthe-rinsed coupe.
- Express a lemon peel over the rim, wipe the edge and drop it into the glass.
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