Corpse Reviver No. 2 - Recipe, Reviews, & Drink Information | Cocktail Friend

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Corpse Reviver No. 2
Contains Alcohol:  Yes
Style: Cocktail
Glass Type: Cocktail Glass
Ingredients: 5

Recipe:
3/4 oz Absinthe or Anise Licorice Liqueur
3/4 oz Gin
3/4 oz Vermouth (Sweet)
3/4 oz Orange Liqueur
3/4 oz Lemon Juice

Instructions

Rinse a chilled cocktail glass with Absinthe, Pernod or other Anise Licorice Liqueur, discarding the excess. In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine the gin, lemon juice, orange liqueur, and sweet vermouth. Shake well until the outside of the shaker is frosty, about 15 seconds. Strain into the prepared glass.

Corpse Reviver No. 2 - Summary

The Corpse Reviver No. 2 is one of a series of cocktails that were originally concocted as hangover cures, hence the name suggesting they could "revive" someone from the dead, or at least from the effects of overindulgence. It's known for its crisp and refreshing taste, with a balance of sweet, sour, and herbal flavors.

This cocktail is known for its complex, herbal flavor profile that's lightened by the citrus tang. The Lillet Blanc, a type of aromatized wine, brings a smooth, slightly sweet, and floral note, balancing the sharpness of the lemon and the strength of the gin. The dash of absinthe adds a layer of subtle anise flavor, making the drink more complex and intriguing.

The Corpse Reviver No. 2 is often enjoyed as a brunch cocktail or a pick-me-up after a long night, embodying the spirit of its name as a revitalizing drink. However, as with many such "revivers," moderation is advised; the cocktail's own creator famously noted that "four of these taken in swift succession will unrevive the corpse again."

This drink style is classified as a Cocktail and is Alcoholic, so drink responsibly! The recommended glass type for this drink is Cocktail Glass. We say, feel free to serve it in whatever you have available; it will still taste the same :)

You may also use different variations of the same ingredient. For example, you could change up fruit types or sugar substitutes. Other substitutions would include different brands of liquor. For example, if your drink calls for a specific type of whiskey, you could try using bourbon instead of Irish.

Crafting cocktails should be fun, so get creative and make it your own. Who knows, you might find your next favorite!

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Corpse Reviver No. 2 consists of 5 different ingredients, although you may not need all of them to make it work. Keep in mind, there are many different flavored spirts and brands, so never feel obligated to use any one in particular. If you don't have all of the below ingredients, you can always get crafty and try your own variations. You might even create your own version that tastes even better. Feel free to share your creations with the Cocktail Friend community!

Here are some of the potential core ingredients you'll want. Each ingredient links to other drinks containing that same ingredient:

  1. Absinthe or Anise Licorice Liqueur
  2. Gin
  3. Vermouth (Sweet)
  4. Orange Liqueur
  5. Lemon Juice
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