Method
- Rinse a cocktail glass with absinthe.
- Combine 0.75 oz gin, 0.75 oz triple sec, 0.75 oz Lillet Blanc and 0.75 oz lemon juice in a shaker.
- Shake well with ice.
- Strain the mixture into the prepared cocktail glass.
About the Corpse Reviver
The Corpse Reviver is a sour-style cocktail known for its refreshing citrus character and herbal complexity. Equal parts gin, triple sec, Lillet Blanc and lemon juice create a balanced drink, while a dash of absinthe adds depth to its flavor profile.
History
The Corpse Reviver family of cocktails were sometimes consumed as tongue-in-cheek hangover cures. The most common version, Corpse Reviver #2, was listed in The Savoy Cocktail Book and dates back to at least 1930. The name appears in literature as early as 1861, with various recipes emerging over time.