Corpse Reviver

Appearing in literature since 1861, when it has been mentioned in an issue of Punch, Corpse Reviver is a family of cocktails notorious for their ability to bring people back from the dead, figuratively speaking. These great hangover cures can be divided into the following cocktails: Corpse Reviver #1, Corpse Reviver #2, Kentucky Corpse Reviver, and Savoy Corpse Reviver.

Corpse Reviver #2 is the most popular variety, made with equal parts gin, Kina Lillet, lemon juice, curaçao, and a dash of absinthe, which can be added to the combination before shaking, when it is moved around the glass so that it gets coated with a layer of absinthe, providing an additional layer of flavors and aromas to the cocktail.

On the other hand, the plain version known as Corpse Reviver #1 is made with two parts cognac, one part Calvados apple brandy, and one part sweet vermouth.