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Corpse Reviver #2

Equal parts gin, orange liqueur, Lillet Blanc and lemon, with a hint of anise in bright citrus.

Home-bar collection version

For one serving

Ingredients

  • Gin
    30 ml / 1.01 US fl oz
  • Triple Sec
    30 ml / 1.01 US fl oz
  • Lillet Blanc
    30 ml / 1.01 US fl oz
  • Lemon Juice
    30 ml / 1.01 US fl oz
  • Absinthe
    1 dash

US fl oz amounts are rounded; use ml for exact measures.

To garnishOrange twist

Make it

  1. Chill the coupe ahead of time.
  2. Pour all ingredients into a shaker, fill with ice and shake hard for 10 to 12 seconds.
  3. Strain out the ice and pour the drink into the glass.
  4. Express an orange peel to release its oils, then use it as a garnish.

Behind the drink

Included in The Savoy Cocktail Book, published in 1930.

Recipe reference

Adapted from the IBA recipe; see the ingredient notes for home-bar adjustments.

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