Corpse Reviver No. 1

Name: Corpse Reviver No. 1
Prep time: 3 min
Total time: 3 min
Yield: 1 serving
Cuisine: European
Ingredients: Calvados — 30 ml; Cognac (brandy) — 30 ml; Rosso vermouth — 30 ml; Absinthe — 1 dash

A fruity and sweet cocktail ∙ Stir ∙ 3 min ∙ 28%

Ingredients

~182 kcal per serving

Servings

Calvados30 ml
Cognac (brandy)30 ml
Rosso vermouth30 ml
Absinthe1 dash

Garnish

Lemon twist

Instructions for 1 serving

Pre-chill a glass
Stir all ingredients with ice: Calvados 30 mlCognac 30 mlRosso vermouth 30 mlAbsinthe 1 dash
Fine strain into the chilled glass
Express a lemon twist over the cocktail and use as garnish

History

This modern riff on the classic Corpse Reviver was developed in 2001. It is spirit-forward and complex, with layered apple notes and subtle herbal intrigue. Traditionally enjoyed as a restorative, it challenges the senses while rewarding with depth and sophistication, perfect for contemplative sipping.