Corpse Reviver #2
Gin · Coupe
One of the most famous 'hair of the dog' cocktails, designed to cure hangovers. This complex gin cocktail balances multiple spirits with an absinthe rinse.
| Glass | Coupe |
| Garnish | None |
| ABV | 25% |
| Category | classic |
| Flavor | complex, citrus, herbal, medicinal |
Ingredients
- Gin0.75 oz
- Orange Liqueur0.75 oz
- Lillet Blanc0.75 oz
- Fresh Lemon Juice0.75 oz
- Absinthe1 rinse
- Orange Peel1 piece
Method
- Rinse coupe glass with absinthe and discard excess
- Add gin, orange liqueur, Lillet Blanc, and lemon juice to shaker with ice
- Shake vigorously and strain into absinthe-rinsed glass
- Garnish with orange twist
Pro Tips
- The absinthe rinse is crucial — not an optional extra. It's the drink's spine.
- Equal-parts template (¾ oz each) — don't scale it up; it gets aggressive.
- Harry Craddock noted in 1930: 'Four of these taken in swift succession will unrevive the corpse again.'