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Best classic cocktail to cure hangover - corpse reviver

Corpse Reviver

A classic cocktail family, with the most famous variant being the Corpse Reviver No. 2. It's a potent, citrusy drink originally designed as a hangover cure.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Drinks
Cuisine British
Servings 1

Nutrition

Calories: 190kcalCarbohydrates: 7gSugar: 5g

Ingredients
  

Corpse Reviver #1

  • 1 1/2 oz Cognac
  • 3/4 oz Calvados or other apple brandy
  • 3/4 oz Sweet Vermouth
  • Ice cubes
  • Lemon twist for garnish

Corpse Reviver #2

  • 3/4 oz gin
  • 3/4 oz Cointreau orange liqueur
  • 3/4 oz Lillet Blanc
  • 3/4 oz fresh lemon juice
  • 1 dash absinthe
  • Ice
  • Lemon twist for garnish

Instructions
 

Corpse Reviver #1

  • Fill a mixing glass with ice.
  • Add the Cognac, Calvados, and Sweet Vermouth.
  • Stir well until chilled.
  • Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
  • Garnish with a lemon twist.

Corpse Reviver #2

  • Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
  • Add gin, Cointreau, Lillet Blanc, fresh lemon juice, and a dash of absinthe to the shaker.
  • Shake well until chilled (about 15 seconds).
  • Strain into a chilled coupe or martini glass.
  • Garnish with a lemon twist and serve.
Keyword alcoholic drinks, classic cocktail, hangover cure, homemade cocktails
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