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JANUARY 24, 2019
CORPSE REVIVER No.2
A classic gin cocktail revived from history and ready to take over
The Corpse Reviver No. 2 originally appeared in Harry Craddock’s famous Savoy Cocktail Book published in 1930. Better known than the No. 1, the No. 2 contains gin, Lillet, and Cointreau in equal proportions and is fresh and citrusy with just a slight herbal note from the absinthe. From a long line of "hair of the dog" cocktails meant to cure a hangover, Craddock wrote the No. 2 was, “To be taken before 11 a.m., or whenever steam and energy are needed.”
Don't be fooled by its early morning suggestion. This is a potent drink, so it's worth keeping Craddock’s warning in mind, “Four of these taken in swift succession will quickly unrevive the corpse again.”
CORPSE REVIVER No.2
Ingredients
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1 oz. gin
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1 oz. Cointreau
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1 oz. Lillet Blanc
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1 oz. fresh lemon juice
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1 dash absinthe
Instructions
In a chilled coupe or cocktail glass, add a dash of absinthe.
Roll around to coat and discard excess.
Add all remaining ingredients to a cocktail shaker with ice.
Shake until chilled and strain into prepared coupe or cocktail glass.
Garnish with a lemon twist or serve without a garnish.
