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Corpse Reviver Cocktail Recipe

The Corpse Reviver Cocktail Recipe
The Corpse Reviver No. 2 is a classic gin-based cocktail made famous by the Savoy Cocktail Book. Known for its crisp, citrus-forward taste and subtle herbal bitterness, this drink is light, balanced, and perfect as an aperitif or refreshing evening cocktail.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Serving Size 1 Cocktail

Equipment

  • Cocktail shaker
  • Jigger
  • Fine strainer
  • Bar spoon (optional)
  • Citrus juicer
  • Chilled coupe or martini glass

Ingredients

  • 1 oz gin
  • 1 oz Lillet Blanc or Cocchi Americano for more bitterness
  • 1 oz Cointreau or triple sec
  • 1 oz fresh lemon juice
  • Absinthe for rinsing the glass or 1–2 drops (optional)
  • Lemon or orange peel twist for garnish

Instructions

  • Chill your coupe or martini glass in the freezer.
  • Add gin, Lillet Blanc (or Cocchi Americano), Cointreau (or triple sec), and lemon juice to a cocktail shaker.
  • Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds.
  • Rinse the chilled glass with absinthe by swirling a few drops and discarding the excess, or apply a couple drops using a mister.
  • Strain the shaken cocktail into the prepared glass using a fine strainer.
  • Garnish with a lemon or orange peel twist, expressing the citrus oil over the top before dropping it in.
  • Serve immediately while cold and fresh.