Corpse Reviver No. 1 (Savoy recipe)

Name: Corpse Reviver No. 1 (Savoy recipe)
Prep time: 3 min
Total time: 3 min
Yield: 1 serving
Cuisine: European
Ingredients: Cognac (brandy) — 45 ml; Calvados — 25 ml; Rosso vermouth — 25 ml; Orange bitters — 1 dash

A fruity and sweet brandy cocktail ∙ Stir ∙ 3 min ∙ 29.3%

Ingredients

~198 kcal per serving

Servings

Cognac (brandy)45 ml
Calvados25 ml
Rosso vermouth25 ml
Orange bitters1 dash

Garnish

Orange twist

Instructions for 1 serving

Pre-chill a glass
Stir the ingredients with ice: Cognac 45 mlCalvados 25 mlRosso vermouth 25 mlOrange bitters 1 dash
Strain into the chilled glass
Express an orange twist over the cocktail and use as garnish

History

First printed in 1930 in the Savoy Cocktail Book, this potent recipe is a predecessor to the more famous Corpse Reviver No. 2. Known for its strong character and classic heritage, it was reportedly recommended as a pick-me-up for early risers or those needing a blast of energy. It remains an obscure but historically significant vintage cocktail.