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.
Ingredients
| Gin | 0.75 oz |
| Cointreau | 0.75 oz |
| Lillet Blanc | 0.75 oz |
| Fresh lemon juice | 0.75 oz |
| Absinthe (rinse) | 0.06 oz |
| Total volume | 3.06 oz |
Garnish: Maraschino cherry or orange twist
Tip: change “Make” to scale the recipe, or switch units for the metric world.
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.
Tools you'll need
Making a batch for a party?
Here's a pre-calculated batch of 12 with 27% dilution water built in. Scale to any number with the batch calculator →
| Ingredient | × 12 | Bottles |
|---|---|---|
| Gin | 9.0 oz | 1 |
| Cointreau | 9.0 oz | 1 |
| Lillet Blanc | 9.0 oz | 1 |
| Fresh lemon juice | 9.0 oz | 1 |
| Absinthe (rinse) | 0.7 oz | 1 |
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.
If you like the Corpse Reviver No. 2, try…
Negroni
ginEqual parts, stirred — the quintessential stirred batch cocktail.
French 75
ginGin, lemon, simple syrup, topped with champagne — festive and elegant.
Gimlet
ginGin and lime — clean, tart, and excellent batched.
Dry Martini
ginThe benchmark gin-and-vermouth stirred cocktail; all-spirit and crystal clear, it batches beautifully since precise dilution is the only variable to control.
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?
A classic Corpse Reviver No. 2 is approximately 25.0% ABV — about 1.27 US standard drinks per serving once you account for dilution.
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 every ingredient by your guest count, then add about 27% dilution water. The BatchPour batch calculator does the math for any number.