Corpse Reviver #2
The Corpse Reviver #2 is a classic cocktail with a spirited history, famously crafted to awaken the weary and invigorate the senses. Known for its delicate balance of sweet, sour, bitter, and botanical notes, this vintage libation is a perfect demonstration of early 20th-century cocktail culture.
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker (Boston or cobbler style)
- Hawthorne strainer
- Coupe glass or Nick & Nora glass
- Jigger (¾ oz measure)
- Citrus juicer or reamer
Ingredients
- ¾ ounce gin 22ml, preferably London Dry or a floral variant
- ¾ ounce Cointreau 22ml, a quality triple sec can be substituted
- ¾ ounce Lillet Blanc 22ml, well chilled
- ¾ ounce fresh lemon juice 22ml, about half a lemon
- 1 dash absinthe about ⅛ teaspoon / 0.5ml
- 11.6 ounce ice for shaking and chilling the glass
Instructions
- Fill a coupe glass with ice and cold water and set aside for at least 2 minutes while you prepare the cocktail. This ensures the glass is properly chilled.11.6 ounce ice
- In a shaker filled with ice, combine gin, Cointreau, Lillet Blanc, fresh lemon juice, and a dash of absinthe.3/4 ounce gin, 3/4 ounce Cointreau, 3/4 ounce Lillet Blanc, 3/4 ounce fresh lemon juice, 1 dash absinthe, 11.6 ounce ice
- Seal the shaker and shake vigorously for 15 seconds — the outside of the shaker should feel ice-cold and frosted when ready.
- Discard the ice and water from the chilled coupe glass, then strain the cocktail into the glass using a Hawthorne strainer. Serve immediately.
Notes
Storage: This cocktail cannot be stored once shaken — serve immediately. Pre-measure all ingredients (except ice) into a sealed jar and refrigerate for up to 2 hours, then shake each drink to order.
Make-Ahead: For a gathering, pre-batch the gin, Cointreau, Lillet Blanc, and lemon juice in equal parts in a pitcher and keep refrigerated. Add the absinthe dash individually when shaking each serving.
Substitutions: Pernod or pastis can replace absinthe at the same quantity. Cocchi Americano is historically closer to the original Kina Lillet than Lillet Blanc and adds slightly more bitterness.
Pro Tip: Shake with large, dense ice cubes rather than crushed ice — they chill faster with less dilution, keeping the drink crisp and properly balanced.
Glassware: A chilled Nick & Nora glass works just as well as a coupe if that's what you have.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 158kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 0.1gFat: 0.1gSaturated Fat: 0.01gSodium: 17mgPotassium: 22mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 1IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 11mgIron: 0.03mg
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