Corpse Reviver No. 2
A gin-based cocktail with Cointreau, Lillet Blanc, lemon juice, and absinthe drops, it is tart and lightly sweet. It has about 14% ABV, making it moderate in strength.
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Shake with ice and strain into a chilled coupe
Corpse Reviver No. 2
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Volume153 ml
Strength14% ABV
Alcohol22 ml (17 g)54 ml of vodka (40%)2 shots (of 30ml)
Sugar7.5 g (4.9%)2 sugar cubes
Acidity0.94%
Sweet vs sourTart
Harry Craddock, “The Savoy Cocktail Book” (1930)
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Corpse Reviver No. 2