The cocktail notebook · Gin
Corpse Reviver #2
Citrus, orange liqueur and a subtle anise note. A advanced comparison study made by shake and strain.
- Base
- gin
- Method
- Shake & Strain
- Glass
- Cocktail coupe
- Yield
- One drink
Recipe reference: IBA reference recipe. Absinthe is added as a dash, not a discarded glass rinse, in this reference.
Corpse Reviver #2 recipe
1 serving · IBA reference recipeMillilitres control this recipe. US fluid ounces are rounded to the nearest quarter ounce for convenience and are not a different recipe ratio. Dashes, spoons, leaves and other non-liquid measures are listed as written.
| Measure | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 30 ml≈ 1 US fl oz | gin |
| 30 ml≈ 1 US fl oz | Cointreau |
| 30 ml≈ 1 US fl oz | Lillet Blanc |
| 30 ml≈ 1 US fl oz | fresh lemon juice |
| 1 dash | absinthe |
Ice: Preparation ice only; no serving ice. Garnish: 1 orange zest.
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How to make it
- Chill the serving glass and confirm the exact products and any dietary requirements.
- Measure all recipe ingredients into a shaker with fresh ice.
- Shake to mix and chill; strain into the chilled serving glass; fine strain herbs or chilli where needed.
- Apply the specified garnish using clean tools; serve promptly.
Why it works: Equal liquid measures simplify recall, but the absinthe dash still needs controlled equipment. Lillet Blanc is not interchangeable with any dry vermouth.
Common mistakes, useful fixes
Unrecorded substitution
Describe the ingredients and flavour; do not make a health or recovery claim.
Inconsistent finish
check the exact measures, products and preparation sequence.
Unclear guest expectation
explain this specification before preparing.
Serving the guest
What to tell the guest
Citrus, orange liqueur and a subtle anise note. Describe the ingredients and flavour; do not make a health or recovery claim.
Dietary and product checks
Check all exact product labels and relevant guest restrictions; no generic recipe guarantees safety.
Variations
- Any variant must be named and recorded. Describe the ingredients and flavour; do not make a health or recovery claim.
Where does the Corpse Reviver #2 come from?
Origin: Origin not yet verified in this edition. (Origin not yet verified in this edition)
The cited IBA page establishes this modern reference recipe, not a definitive country, inventor or date. This lesson keeps those historical questions open rather than repeating an unsupported origin tale. Its learning purpose is specific: Equal liquid measures simplify recall, but the absinthe dash still needs controlled equipment. Lillet Blanc is not interchangeable with any dry vermouth.
Corpse Reviver #2 questions
What is the key decision in this study?
Equal liquid measures simplify recall, but the absinthe dash still needs controlled equipment. Lillet Blanc is not interchangeable with any dry vermouth.
The guest asks if it cures a hangover.
Describe the ingredients and flavour; do not make a health or recovery claim.
From a recipe to a repeatable skill
Learn the method behind the order.
Corpse Reviver #2 is an optional reference recipe in Advanced Cocktails & Refined Bar Service. Useful aperitif-wine and absinthe comparison; overlaps required equal-parts and aromatic work.
The course is free. An optional paid certificate tests knowledge in an online exam; it is not an observed practical assessment or an accredited bartending qualification.