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Corpse Reviver No. 2

Gin, Lillet, orange liqueur and lemon in equal parts, with an absinthe rinse.

Strength
16% ABV
Standard drinks (US)
1.2
Calories
156 kcal
In the glass
4⅔ oz
Method
Shaken
  • London Dry Gin
  • Lillet Blanc
  • Orange Liqueur
  • Lemon Juice

How to Make a Corpse Reviver No. 2

  1. Add the London dry gin, Lillet Blanc, orange liqueur and lemon juice to a shaker.
  2. Fill with ice and shake hard for 12 to 15 seconds.
  3. Rinse a chilled coupe with absinthe and discard the excess.
  4. Strain into the rinsed glass.
  5. Garnish with an orange twist.
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About the Corpse Reviver No. 2

Corpse revivers were morning-after drinks. Harry Craddock's 1930 Savoy Cocktail Book warned that four of them taken in swift succession will unrevive the corpse again.

Created 1930 in London, UK. Listed as an official cocktail by the International Bartenders Association.

Bartender's tip: The rinse matters: a hint of anise lifts the whole drink.

Taste Profile

Sweet
Sour
Bitter
Strong
Fresh

Good to Know

What glass is a Corpse Reviver No. 2 served in?
A coupe. The stem keeps your hand away from the cold drink, and the curved rim makes it far harder to spill than a V-shaped martini glass.
Is a Corpse Reviver No. 2 shaken or stirred?
Shaken. It contains citrus, juice, cream or egg, which need the force and aeration of shaking.
How strong is a Corpse Reviver No. 2?
About 16% ABV after dilution, or roughly 1.2 US standard drinks (17 g of alcohol) per serve.
How many calories are in a Corpse Reviver No. 2?
Roughly 156 kcal per drink, most of it from alcohol.
Can I make a Corpse Reviver No. 2 without London dry gin?
Yes. Vodka is the closest substitute, though the drink will taste different.

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