Corpse Reviver No. 2
The recipe for the Corpse Reviver No. 2 from the Savoy Cocktail Book. An invigorating mix of gin, Lillet Blanc, Cointreau, and a hint of absinthe.
Strengthstrong
GlassCoupe
BaseGin
GarnishOrange peel (optional)
Prep Time5 mins
CuisineEnglish
Description
The Corpse Reviver No. 2 is a potent pre-Prohibition cocktail immortalized in the 1930 Savoy Cocktail Book with the famous warning: "Four of these taken in swift succession will un-revive the corpse again." The drink is a perfectly balanced mix of equal parts gin, Lillet Blanc, Cointreau, and lemon juice. The secret that sets it apart from other sours is the "absinthe rinse": the glass is coated with a few drops of absinthe, which imparts a subtle, complex anise aroma to the drink. It is crisp, invigorating, and incredibly aromatic.
Preparation
- Pre-chill a coupe glass.
- Add a few drops of absinthe to the chilled glass and swirl to coat the inside completely. Discard the excess.
- Add the remaining ingredients (gin, Lillet Blanc, Cointreau, lemon juice) to a shaker filled with ice.
- Shake vigorously and strain into the prepared glass.
- Optionally, garnish with an orange peel.
