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Corpse Reviver No. 2

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Corpse Reviver No. 2

Description

The Corpse Reviver No. 2 is a classic hair-of-the-dog cocktail first recorded in a book by Harry Craddock called "Savoy Cocktail Book."

The drink is a perfectly balanced mix of gin, Cointreau, Lillet Blanc, lemon juice, and a hint of absinthe, designed to refresh the drinker.

Ingredients

  • 30 ml Gin
  • 30 ml Cointreau
  • 30 ml Lillet Blanc
  • 30 ml lemon juice
  • 1 dash Absinthe
  • 1 piece Orange Twist (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Shake all ingredients with ice.
  2. Strain into a chilled coupe glass.
  3. Garnish with an orange twist.

Recommended glassware

Coupe Glass
Coupe Glass (recommended)

An elegant stemmed glass for shaken or stirred cocktails served up.

120–240 ml Stemmed glass with a broad shallow bowl.

Best for: Daiquiri, Sidecar, Manhattan served up, Gimlet, Clover Club.

Garnish: Great for expressed citrus peels, cherries, and small edible flowers.

Quick facts

4 mins Easy Approx. 20% ABV 1.7 units 165 kcal Ice
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