Corpse Reviver No. 2
By Charlie
Published Feb. 15, 2026

The classic Corpse Reviver No. 2 cocktail combines gin and Lillet Blanc with citrus flavors from the Cointreau and lemon juice for a drink that is surprisingly smooth. The absinthe rinse adds a subtle note of anise to the drink.
Corpse Reviver No. 2
Servings: 1 drink
Equipment
- shaker
- coupe glass
Ingredients
- ¾ oz gin
- ¾ oz Cointreau (or triple sec)
- ¾ oz Lillet Blanc
- ¾ oz lemon juice
- a few drops absinthe (for rinsing the glass)
- ice
Instructions
- Add the gin, Cointreau, Lillet Blanc, and lemon juice to a shaker filled with ice and shake for 10 seconds.
- Prepare the glass by adding a few drops of absinthe to the glass and swirling to coat the inside of the glass. Dispose of the absinthe after coating the glass.
- Strain the mixture into the prepared glass and serve cold.