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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

  1. 1Rinse a chilled coupe glass with absinthe
  2. 2Add gin, Cointreau, Lillet Blanc, and lemon juice to a shaker with ice
  3. 3Shake vigorously for 15 seconds
  4. 4Double strain into the prepared glass
  5. 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