Corpse Reviver No. 2

The CORPSE REVIVER NO.2 is a pre-prohibition cocktail that features gin, Lillet Blanc, Cointreau, lemon juice and a glass that has been rinsed in Absinthe. It’s a delicious tart and refreshing “pick-me-up” that is more potent than it tastes. Although the drink faded a bit in popularity over the years, it was resuscitated later, starting with Harry Craddock in his “The Savoy Cocktail Book” in 1930. Corpse Reviver 2 goes particularly well with spicy meals or seafood even though it’s original intent was as a cure for hangovers and later as a brunch cocktail. Craddock’s warning: “Four of these taken in swift succession will un-revive the corpse again.”

• 3/4 oz. Absinthe (Pernod recommended) to rinse
• 1 oz. London dry gin
• 1 oz. Lillet blanc
• 1 oz. orange liqueur (Cointreau preferred)
• 1 oz. fresh lemon juice

Rinse the inside of a cocktail or coupe glass with Absinthe and discard excess. Mix other ingredients in an ice-filled shaker and shake vigorously. Strain the mix into the Absinthe-rinsed glass.

History: There are two Corpse Reviver mixes dating back to the 1870’s. Corpse Reviver No.1 is a cognac, Calvados and sweet vermouth drink that still is available on some bar menus. Corpse Reviver No.2 has rightfully been embraced again after years of obscurity, and in my view is a classic gin cocktail for all occasions.

Comments: The mix above usually lists each proportion at 3/4 ounces per ingredient, or 3 ounces total; the fuller size cocktail glass will hold 1 ounce each, or 4 total ounces. Whichever you choose, this drink deserves to be on every gin drinker’s regular cocktail rotation.

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