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Corpse Reviver No 2 (Absinthe Drink)

The Corpse Reviver 2 is arguably the best-known absinthe cocktail. This sophisticated classic cocktail will indeed revive you… but beware a few too many have the opposite effect!

Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 1
Calories: 140 kcal
Course: Cocktails
Cuisine: British

Ingredients

  • 20 ml | 1 oz gin
  • 20 ml | 1 oz Cointreau or Grand Marnier
  • 20 ml | 1 oz Lillet Blanc
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice or to taste
  • ½ tsp Absinthe such as La Fee Parisienne
  • lemon zest twist to garnish

Instructions

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  1. Fill your cocktail shaker with plenty of ice. Place a martini (or coupe) cocktail glass in the freezer to chill.
  2. Add all the ingredients to the shaker.
  3. Shake hard for 30 seconds.
  4. Strain into the chilled cocktail glass.
  5. Garnish with the lemon zest and enjoy (sensibly)!

Notes

  • – Orange Liqueur such as Cointreau, Grand Marnier or Triple Sec
  • – Orange Liqueur such as Cointreau, Grand Marnier or Triple Sec
  • – Sweet white vermouth - usually Lillet Blanc
  • – Sweet white vermouth - usually Lillet Blanc
  • – Fresh lemon juice
  • – Fresh lemon juice
  • – Absinthe such as La Fee Parisienne 
  • – Absinthe such as
  • La Fee Parisienne 
  • – Lemon zest twist to garnish
  • – Lemon zest twist to garnish
  • Cocktail shaker
  • Jigger
  • Mexican elbow 
  • Strainer
  • Martini or coupe glasses

Nutrition Information

Calories 140kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 8g (3%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 2mg (0%) Sugar 8g (16%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 140

% Daily Value*

Calories 140kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 8g 3%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 2mg 0%
Sugar 8g 16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.