Corpse Reviver No. 2
Famous as a medicinal-sounding “hair of the dog,” Corpse Reviver No. 2 became a hangover legend and brunch staple. Crisp, citrusy and absinthe-lined, it’s embraced for its theatrical ritual and restorative reputation.
Calories
157 kcal
Alcohol
Content
20.5%
Serving
1
Ingredients
Gin : 22.5 ml
Cointreau (or triple sec) : 22.5 ml
Lillet Blanc (or Cocchi Americano) : 22.5 ml
Fresh lemon juice : 22.5 ml
Absinthe : null small rinse (≈1–2 ml)
Garnish :Lemon twist
Tools
Shaker
jigger
fine strainer
small bottle
spoon for absinthe rinse
Glassware :Chilled coupe
Steps
Rinse a chilled coupe lightly with 1–2 ml absinthe: pour a small amount, swirl to coat the glass, then discard excess.
Combine 22.5 ml gin, 22.5 ml Cointreau, 22.5 ml Lillet Blanc (or Cocchi Americano) and 22.5 ml fresh lemon juice in a shaker.
Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for 10–12 seconds until well chilled.
Double-strain into the absinthe-rinsed coupe to keep the texture clean.
Express a lemon twist over the drink and drop it in as garnish.
Serve immediately — crisp, aromatic and balanced.
