Corpse Reviver No. 2
The Corpse Reviver No. 2 is a citrusy, herbal sour made with Gin, Triple Sec, Lillet Blanc, Lemon Juice and Absinthe. It is shaken and served in a cocktail glass, about 18% ABV.
- Method
- Shaken
- Glass
- Cocktail glass
- Served
- Martini
- Strength
- About 18% ABV
- Family
- Sour
- Flavour
- Citrus, herbal & floral
- Listed in
- Difford's Guide Hall of Fame
Ingredients
- 22mlGin
- 22mlTriple Sec
- 22mlLillet Blanc
- 22mlLemon Juice
- RinseAbsinthe
How to make it
- Rinse glass with absinthe.
- Shake other ingredients with ice and strain into prepared glass.
Tip: Fill the shaker with ice and shake hard for 10 to 15 seconds, until the tin is frosty.
About the Corpse Reviver No. 2
From Harry Craddock's Savoy Cocktail Book (1930), which warns that four taken in swift succession will un-revive the corpse again.
Missing something?
- No Gin? Use Old Tom Gin (Sweeter and rounder, so cut the syrup a little)
- No Gin? Use Genever (Maltier and rounder)
- No Triple Sec? Use Grand Marnier (Richer and cognac-based, with less bright orange)
- No Triple Sec? Use Blue Curaçao (Same flavour, but turns the drink blue)
- No Lillet Blanc? Use Cocchi Americano (Closest to the original Kina Lillet)
- No Lillet Blanc? Use Bianco Vermouth
- No Lemon Juice? Use Lemon (Squeeze fresh: 1 lemon gives about 30 ml)
- No Lemon Juice? Use Lime Juice (Sharper, different aroma)
All swaps for Gin, Triple Sec, Lillet Blanc and Lemon Juice
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