Corpse Reviver No. 2 Cocktail Recipe
The Corpse Reviver No. 2 is one of those old-school cocktails that never really goes out of style. It dates back to the pre-Prohibition era and was originally meant as a hangover cure. But honestly, we think it tastes great any time of day.
Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Total Time 5 minutes mins
Course Cocktails, Drinks
Cuisine American
- 3/4 oz Gin London Dry works best
- 3/4 oz Lillet Blanc or Cocchi Americano
- 3/4 oz Orange Liqueur Cointreau or Triple Sec
- 3/4 oz Freshly Squeezed Lemon Juice
- 1 tsp Absinthe for rinsing the glass
Rinse a chilled coupe or cocktail glass with absinthe, swirl to coat, then discard excess.
Add gin, Lillet blanc, orange liqueur, and lemon juice to a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
Shake the mixture for 10-15 seconds until well-chilled and properly diluted.
Double strain into your prepared glass to remove any ice chips or pulp.
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