CORPSE REVIVER NO. 2

Corpse Revivers belong to a family of cocktails from the late 1800s, created as a cure for hangovers. Corpse Reviver No. 2—the most famous of the bunch—gained popularity when the recipe was printed in Harry Craddock’s classic compilation, Savoy Cocktail Book (1930). Craddock—who was head barman at London’s grand Savoy Hotel while penning the book—suggested drinking four in swift succession to “un-revive the corpse again.” Though I caution against that line of thinking, I wholeheartedly advocate serving brunch guests this refreshingly tart and well-balanced cocktail.

SERVES 1

INGREDIENTS

• 1 ounce dry gin
• 1 ounce Triple sec
• 1 ounce Lillet Blanc
• 1 ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1/2 ounce absinthe, for rinsing
• 1 Luxardo cherry

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Pour absinthe into a well-chilled coupe glass, swirling to fully coat interior walls. Discard any excess and place cherry in the bottom of glass.
   
2. Add gin, Triple sec, Lillet Blanc, and lemon juice to a cocktail shaker filled with ice and shake until well chilled.
   
3. Double strain into prepared glass.