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Corpse reviver no. 2 garnished with a black pansy in a fancy etched coupe glass sitting on a wooden table in front of a dark blue curtain.
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Corpse Reviver No. 2

The corpse reviver no. 2 is a pre-Prohibition era cocktail that deserves a perpetual encore. When you're bone-tired, a tad parched, or perhaps just feeling slightly dramatic, this classic cocktail is the perfect concoction for restoring you to your senses. Bright and lively, and very easy-drinking, this exceptionally delicious tipple offers a restorative combination of gin and layered citrus flavors with just a hint of absinthe for lovely herbal complexity. An excellent cocktail choice for any occasion, the corpse reviver no. 2 also sets a particularly perfect mood for the spooky season.
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Keyword classic, cocktail, easy, quick
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 1 drink

Equipment

  • cocktail shaker

Ingredients

  • ¾ ounce London dry gin (choose your favorite)
  • ¾ ounce Cocchi Americano or Lillet Blanc
  • ¾ ounce Cointreau
  • ¾ ounce fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon absinthe

Instructions

  • Pour the gin, Cocchi Americano, Cointreau, and fresh lemon juice into a cocktail shaker.
  • Place the absinthe in a coupe glass and swirl it around to coat the sides, discarding any excess.
  • Toss a generous amount of ice into the cocktail shaker, and then shake vigorously until very cold.
  • Strain contents of the cocktail shaker into the absinthe rinsed coupe glass and serve immediately.