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Corpse Reviver No. 2
A classic equal-parts cocktail featuring gin, Cointreau, Lillet Blanc, and fresh lemon juice. Bright, citrusy, and refreshing.
Ingredients
- ¾ ozGin
- ¾ ozCointreau
- ¾ ozLillet Blanc
- ¾ ozLemon juice
- 1 dashAbsinthe
Method
- 1Rinse a chilled coupe glass with absinthe
- 2Add gin, Cointreau, Lillet Blanc, and lemon juice to a shaker with ice
- 3Shake vigorously for 15 seconds
- 4Double strain into the prepared glass
- 5Garnish with a lemon twist
Bar tools
- Cocktail shaker
- Hawthorne strainer
- Jigger
- Glassware
- Coupe glass
- Method
- shake
- Makes
- 1 drink
- Garnish
- Lemon twist
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The Corpse Reviver No. 2 is a classic cocktail that was originally designed as a hangover cure. It's a perfect example of the equal parts formula and showcases the beautiful balance of citrus and herbal flavors.
History
Created in the 1930s, this cocktail was part of a series of "Corpse Revivers" designed to cure hangovers. The No. 2 became the most popular and is now considered a classic in its own right.
Source: Classic cocktail