Corpse Reviver No. 2
An equal-parts gin, Cointreau, Lillet Blanc, and lemon sour with an absinthe rinse; the symmetrical spec is ideal for batching, with the absinthe applied to the glass per serve.
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How to make it
Shaken · Advanced · about 3 minutes
- 1
Add the gin, cointreau, lillet blanc and fresh lemon juice to a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
- 2
Shake hard for 10–15 seconds until the outside of the shaker frosts over.
- 3
Double-strain into a chilled coupe glass.
- 4
Garnish with maraschino cherry or orange twist.
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This example makes 12 servings with added water at 27% of the full recipe volume before dilution. This is a planning assumption; water from ice at service is not predicted. Edit this recipe and create a purchase sheet →
| Ingredient | × 12 | mL |
|---|---|---|
| Gin | 9.0 oz | 266 |
| Cointreau | 9.0 oz | 266 |
| Lillet Blanc | 9.0 oz | 266 |
| Fresh lemon juice | 9.0 oz | 266 |
| Absinthe (rinse) | 0.7 oz | 21 |
BatchPour tools produce estimates for planning purposes only. Actual dilution, ABV, and ingredient yields vary by technique, ice temperature, and produce. Always taste and adjust. Drink responsibly.
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Corpse Reviver No. 2 FAQ
What's in a Corpse Reviver No. 2?
A classic Corpse Reviver No. 2 is made with gin, cointreau, lillet blanc, fresh lemon juice, absinthe (rinse). It's shaken and served in a coupe glass.
What is the ABV of a Corpse Reviver No. 2?
The listed ingredients calculate to approximately 25.0% ABV before added water or ice melt, with approximately 1.27 US standard drinks per serving. Water lowers the concentration but does not change the alcohol quantity.
Should I shake or stir a Corpse Reviver No. 2?
Shake it. Citrus and other non-spirit ingredients need the aeration and hard chill that shaking gives.
How do I batch Corpse Reviver No. 2s for a party?
Scale each ingredient by your number of servings. Open this recipe in the batch planner to choose added water, package sizes and ingredients to hold for service. Preset water percentages are planning assumptions applied to all recipe liquid before dilution, not predictions of ice melt.