Corpse Revivers
Corpse Revivers
Brandy
Gin
Lillet
Triple Sec
Vermouth

CORPSE REVIVER is a family of cocktails invented as a cure for hangover — so strong that the could supposedly revive a corpse. Not sure that it is the case but I am making 3 very different variations: classic Corpse Reviver No.1 & No.2 and a modern Tequila Corpse Reviver.

Ingredients

Corpse Reviver No.1

  • 1 oz. (30 ml) Cognac or Brandy
  • 1 oz. (30 ml) Calvados
  • ½ oz. (15 ml) Sweet Vermouth

Corpse Reviver No.2

  • ¾ oz. (22 ml) Gin
  • ¾ oz. (22 ml) Lillet Blanc
  • ¾ oz. (22 ml) Triple Sec
  • ¾ oz. (22 ml) Lemon Juice
  • Absinthe to rinse the glass
  • Lemon peel for garnish

Tequila Corpse Reviver

  • ¾ oz. (22 ml) Tequila
  • ¾ oz. (22 ml) White Vermouth
  • ½ oz. (15 ml) Triple sec
  • ¾ oz. (22 ml) Lime juice
  • ¼ oz. (7 ml) Orange juice
  • 1 tsp. Absinthe

Alc./Vol. (approx.): 22% / 44° proof