Corpse Reviver No. 2 cocktail in a coupe — Lemon juice

Corpse Reviver No. 2 Cocktail Recipe

herbal sour boozy

gin, lillet blanc, cointreau, lemon juice, absinthe

History

The Corpse Reviver No. 2 was codified by Harry Craddock in the 1930 Savoy Cocktail Book. “Corpse Reviver” had been a 19th-century term for hangover cures, but Craddock’s equal-parts formula—gin, Lillet Blanc, Cointreau, and lemon juice, finished with an absinthe rinse—became the definitive version. His famous note warns that four of these taken in swift succession will un-revive the corpse again. The absinthe rinse is the pantry trick that separates this from a gin sour: a dash swirled and dumped, not a pour. If gin, Lillet, and Cointreau are already on the shelf, this is the equal-parts wake-up to mix before you buy another bottle of vermouth.

Ingredients

gin 0.75 oz

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lillet blanc 0.75 oz

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cointreau 0.75 oz

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lemon juice 0.75 oz

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absinthe 1 dash (rinse)

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How to make

Chill a coupe, then rinse it with a dash of absinthe — swirl and dump the excess so only a film remains.
Add ¾ oz gin, ¾ oz Lillet Blanc, ¾ oz Cointreau, and ¾ oz lemon juice to a shaker with ice.
Equal parts; Cocchi Americano from the pantry can stand in for Lillet.
Shake hard until the tin frosts.
Double-strain into the absinthe-rinsed coupe.
Garnish with a lemon twist, expressed over the surface so the oils hit the gin.

Glassware

Coupe

A wide bowl shows aroma and holds stirred or shaken drinks without stemware tipping over as easily as a V-shaped martini glass.

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Corpse Reviver No. 2 FAQ

Why is it called a Corpse Reviver No. 2?

Corpse Reviver was a 19th-century name for hangover cures. Harry Craddock’s No. 2 is the one people mix: equal parts gin, Lillet Blanc, Cointreau, and lemon juice, with an absinthe rinse. It is not a different numbered recipe on this site.

What ingredients are in a Corpse Reviver No. 2?

A Corpse Reviver No. 2 is made with gin, lillet blanc, cointreau, lemon juice, and absinthe. Amounts and pantry matching are in the ingredients list on this page.

How do you make a Corpse Reviver No. 2?

Chill a coupe, then rinse it with a dash of absinthe — swirl and dump the excess so only a film remains. Add ¾ oz gin, ¾ oz Lillet Blanc, ¾ oz Cointreau, and ¾ oz lemon juice to a shaker with ice. Equal parts; Cocchi Americano from the pantry can stand in for Lillet. Shake hard until the tin frosts. Double-strain into the absinthe-rinsed coupe. Garnish with a lemon twist, expressed over the surface so the oils hit the gin.

What glass do you serve a Corpse Reviver No. 2 in?

Serve a Corpse Reviver No. 2 in a Coupe. A wide bowl shows aroma and holds stirred or shaken drinks without stemware tipping over as easily as a V-shaped martini glass.