Corpse Reviver No. 2
A pre-Prohibition classic, the Corpse Reviver No. 2 is a great cocktail with an even better name. Traditionally, mixed drinks such as these were used as hangover cures, hence the name like Corpse Reviver. While some probably still use this cocktail as a hangover cure, most these days drink these at a more sensible time of day.Watch out though, with ample Gin and other liqueurs, this cocktail has a good punch to it! Will you be the corpse that is revived or will this drink put you in the ground?However you approach this cocktail, and at whatever time of day, you still have to appreciate this cocktail as the classic it is. You can't not love it.
Ingredients
- 20 mL Gin A London Dry is traditional, but enjoy with any Gin.
- 20 mL Lillet Blanc
- 20 mL Triple Sec Any Orange Liqueur will do
- 20 mL Lemon Juice
- Absinthe to rinse
Instructions
- Rinse a Coupe glass with Absinthe and set aside.
- Put the other ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake until the shaker is cold to the touch.
- Strain into your prepared glass.
- Serve and enjoy.
Notes
The Corpse Reviver family of cocktails is a relatively prominent one, with the Number 2 perhaps being the most famous. While we don't have an exact date of when this cocktail came about, we do know it appeared at a number of famous bars including the Savoy and Trader Vic's. Of course there have been some variations for this cocktail over the years, especially as some of the original ingredients are no longer made. This recipe tries to stay relatively true to the taste though.