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Corpse Reviver (No. 2)

Gin · Strong

Corpse Reviver (No. 2)

A prohibition-era hair-of-the-dog reviver — equal parts gin, Cointreau, Lillet Blanc, and lemon juice in an absinthe-rinsed coupe, bracingly bright and dangerously drinkable.

Time
5 min
Servings
1
Glass
Coupe

Ingredients

  • GinGinGin is a distilled alcoholic beverage that derives its predominant flavor from juniper berries and other botanicals. It is commonly used in cocktails like the Martini and Gin and Tonic.30 ml
  • CointreauCointreauCointreau is a clear orange liqueur from France, known for its balanced sweet and bitter orange flavor. It is commonly used in cocktails like the Margarita and Cosmopolitan.30 ml
  • Lillet BlancLillet BlancLillet Blanc is a French aperitif wine blended with citrus liqueurs and herbs, offering a light, floral, and slightly sweet flavor profile. It is commonly used in cocktails like the Vesper Martini and as a refreshing aperitif.30 ml
  • Lemon JuiceLemon JuiceLemon juice is the acidic liquid extracted from fresh lemons, commonly used in cocktails for its bright, tart flavor. It balances sweetness and enhances the overall taste of drinks.30 ml
  • Absinthe (rinse)Absinthe (rinse)Absinthe is a high-proof anise-flavored spirit originating from Switzerland, known for its herbal complexity and strong licorice taste. It is often used to rinse glassware in cocktails like the Sazerac.1 rinse

Gear

JiggerShakerStrainerCitrus Peeler

Method

  1. 1

    Rinse a chilled coupe glass with absinthe, swirl to coat, and discard the excess.

  2. 2

    Add ginginGin is a distilled alcoholic beverage that derives its predominant flavor from juniper berries and other botanicals. It is commonly used in cocktails like the Martini and Gin and Tonic., CointreauCointreauCointreau is a clear orange liqueur from France, known for its balanced sweet and bitter orange flavor. It is commonly used in cocktails like the Margarita and Cosmopolitan., Lillet BlancLillet BlancLillet Blanc is a French aperitif wine blended with citrus liqueurs and herbs, offering a light, floral, and slightly sweet flavor profile. It is commonly used in cocktails like the Vesper Martini and as a refreshing aperitif., and fresh lemon juicelemon juiceLemon juice is the acidic liquid extracted from fresh lemons, commonly used in cocktails for its bright, tart flavor. It balances sweetness and enhances the overall taste of drinks. to a shaker filled with ice.

  3. 3

    Shake hard for 10 seconds.

  4. 4

    Strain into the absinthe-rinsed coupe.

  5. 5

    Garnish with an orange peel twisted over the surface and dropped in.

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