Is The Corpse Reviver The Ultimate Hangover Cure?

Corpse Reviver

Everything You Need to Know About the Corpse Reviver

For as long as people have been drinking, people have also been looking for a hangover cure. The Corpse Reviver was developed in the 1800s and was thought to be the ultimate pick-me-up after a hard night's imbibing. Though its original recipe, commonly known as Corpse Reviver No. 1, was brandy-based, Corpse Reviver No. 2 is the most popular and enduring version of this classic libation. It's a harmonious blend of gin, orange liqueur, the French aperitif Lillet Blanc, and a rumor of absinthe. The Corpse Reviver won't actually cure your hangover - try lots of water, greasy food, and  - but it remains an intriguing and delightful exploration into the world of libations.

Corpse Reviver

Prep Time3 min
Yield1 Cocktail
Base SpiritGin, Orange Liqueur, Lillet Blanc

Ingredients

  • 1 oz Gin
  • 1 oz Orange Liqueur
  • 1 oz Lillet Blanc
  • 1 oz Fresh Squeezed Lemon Juice
  • 1 dash Absinthe
Is The Corpse Reviver The Ultimate Hangover Cure?

Instructions

  1. In a mixing glass filled with ice, combine gin, orange liqueur, Lillet Blanc, and lemon juice.
  2. Stir for 15 seconds. Add a dash of absinthe. Stir for for 10 seconds.
  3. Strain the mixture into a chilled coupe glass.
Pro Tip
To unlock the Corpse Reviver's secret, use a light touch with the absinthe. Swirl the absinthe in the glass, coating it evenly, and then discard the excess. This subtle addition enhances the aroma and flavor without overpowering the cocktail.

Corpse Reviver Riff

Infuse a Mediterranean twist into the Corpse Reviver #2 by replacing Lillet Blanc with 1 oz of Ouzo, the anise-flavored Greek spirit.