Corpse Reviver No. 2 with Absinthe Twist
A bright, herbal classic cocktail blending gin, citrus, and a hint of absinthe for a sharp morning pick-me-up. This recipe, ready in about 7 minutes, brings together London dry gin, Cointreau, fresh lemon juice for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 180 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1 oz London dry gin
- 1 oz Cointreau
- 1 oz fresh lemon juice
- 1 oz Lillet Blanc
- 0.25 oz absinthe
- 1 cup ice cubes
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Instructions
- Step 1: Rinse a chilled coupe glass with 0.25 oz absinthe by pouring it in, swirling to coat the interior, then discarding the excess.
- Step 2: Fill a cocktail shaker with 1 cup of ice cubes.
- Step 3: Pour 1 oz London dry gin, 1 oz Cointreau, 1 oz fresh lemon juice, and 1 oz Lillet Blanc into the shaker.
- Step 4: Shake vigorously for 15 seconds until the shaker is frosty cold.
- Step 5: Double strain into the absinthe-rinsed chilled coupe glass using a fine mesh strainer to catch ice shards.
- Step 6: Garnish with a thin lemon twist expressed over the surface and rested on the rim.
