Corpse Reviver

Learn to make a Corpse Reviver No. 1 cocktail using absinthe, gin, Lillet Blanc, orange liqueur and fresh lemon juice.

Course cocktail

Cuisine American, English

Keyword Corpse Reviver, Corpse Reviver 2, Corpse Reviver Cocktail, Corpse Reviver Drink

Prep Time 5

Servings cocktail

Calories 153kcal

Rinse the inside of a chilled cocktail glass with absinthe. Swirl it around the inside of the glass until the surface is lightly coated. Discard the excess absinthe.
In a cocktail shaker with ice, combine gin, Lillet Blanc, orange liqueur and lemon juice. Shake for 10-15 seconds until well chilled.
Strain and pour into your prepared cocktail glass.
Garnish with a lemon twist and a cherry.

Substitutions - You can use Cocchi Americano Blanco or dry vermouth instead of Lillet Blanc if you like. Many bartenders have strong loyalties to one or the other—the only way to know for sure is a comparative test to see what you prefer.
Chilled Glass - For such a simple recipe a chilled coupe glass makes a big impact and elevates the whole recipe.
Play With Flavors - Stir in a bit of rosemary simple syrup or lavender simple syrup to create a unique flavored take on this classic drink.