What ingredients are in a Corpse Reviver?

3/4 oz Gin, 3/4 oz Triple sec, 3/4 oz Lillet Blanc, 3/4 oz Lemon Juice, 1 dash Absinthe

What glass do you use for a Corpse Reviver?

A Corpse Reviver is traditionally served in a Cocktail glass.

How strong is a Corpse Reviver?

A Corpse Reviver has an estimated ABV of 20.59%.

How many calories are in a Corpse Reviver?

A Corpse Reviver contains approximately 170 calories per serving.

What are the ingredients in a Corpse Reviver No. 2?

The Corpse Reviver No. 2 (IBA Unforgettables) is made with equal parts gin, Cointreau (triple sec), Lillet Blanc (or Kina Lillet), and fresh lemon juice, with a rinse of absinthe coating the inside of the chilled glass before the drink is strained in. The equal-parts formula gives it a balanced, complex character at approximately 20.59% ABV.

What is the history of the Corpse Reviver cocktail family?

The Corpse Revivers are a family of cocktails documented by Harry Craddock in The Savoy Cocktail Book (1930), designed as hangover cures or 'hair of the dog' morning drinks. The No. 2 is the most famous and widely made; Craddock famously noted that four Corpse Revivers taken in swift succession would 'unrevive the corpse again.' The No. 1 is a brandy-based variation and is less commonly made today.

What role does absinthe play in the Corpse Reviver No. 2?

The absinthe rinse in the Corpse Reviver No. 2 is a critical flavour component, adding a subtle anise and herbal aroma without overwhelming the equal-parts base. The glass is coated by swirling a small amount of absinthe then discarding the excess, leaving only a fragrant film. Without this rinse the cocktail loses a significant dimension of its character and departs from the classic recipe.

Built in equal parts, the Corpse Reviver No. 2 measures gin, triple sec, Lillet Blanc, and fresh lemon juice in matching quarter-ounce pours, all shaken and strained into a glass rinsed with absinthe. The rinse leaves only a whisper of anise and wormwood, just enough to bind the bracing citrus and aromatic elements together. At roughly 21 percent ABV and about 170 calories, it ranks among the great equal-parts cocktails and is renowned, by reputation, for its purported restorative properties the morning after. The careful balance of its four principal ingredients accounts for its enduring standing as a contemporary classic.

Corpse Reviver

Corpse Reviver No. 2

ग्लास Cocktail glass

कठिनाई Medium

कैलोरी ~170 kcal

ABV 20.59%

सामग्री

Gin 3/4 oz
Triple sec 3/4 oz
Lillet Blanc 3/4 oz
Lemon Juice 3/4 oz
Absinthe 1 dash

विधि

Shake, strain, straight up, cocktail glass rinsed with absinthe

IBA ContemporaryClassic Strong Citrus

Corpse Reviver (No. 2) is a gin cocktail that combines equal parts gin, triple sec, Lillet Blanc, and fresh lemon juice, with a dash of absinthe used to rinse the glass, creating a bracingly citrusy and aromatic drink with herbal complexity. At 20.59% ABV, it is one of the great equal-parts cocktails and is famous for its purported hangover-curing properties. The absinthe rinse adds a whisper of anise and wormwood that ties the other flavors together.

History & Origins

Corpse Reviver No. 2 appears in Harry Craddock's 1930 Savoy Cocktail Book, where it was part of a series of 'Corpse Reviver' cocktails designed as morning-after hangover cures. Craddock famously wrote that four of them taken in swift succession would 'un-revive the corpse again.' The IBA has recognized various versions of this cocktail, and it remains a cornerstone of the modern cocktail revival.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Bright lemon and gin botanicals lead, with Lillet Blanc's orange-wine sweetness, the orange of triple sec, and a haunting absinthe anise note from the glass rinse. Palate: Crisp and citrus-forward; equal parts of gin, triple sec, Lillet, and lemon create a perfectly balanced sour with herbal depth; the absinthe rinse adds an ethereal anise complexity. Finish: Dry and medium-long, with a lingering citrus-botanical character.

citrusy botanical herbal dry anise

Pro Tip

Rinse the chilled cocktail glass with absinthe by swirling a small amount and discarding it before adding the strained drink — this technique is essential to the recipe's character.

उपयोग की गई तकनीक

Shaking Rinsing

Data verified दिसमबर 2017

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