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Corpse Reviver

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Posted: 03/04/22

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A classic cocktail with a unique name, the Corpse Reviver is vibrant and rich. Made with only three ingredients including a brandy base, this cocktail is bold and fruity.

two glasses of Corpse Reviver recipe garnished with a cherry

While there are numerous twists on the Corpse Reviver, the trio of Cognac, Calvados, and sweet Vermouth is considered the original or Corpse Reviver No. 1. While the cocktail may have faded after Prohibition, it has withstood the test of time and has seen a resurgence as of late.

Corpse Reviver Recipe

Making one Corpse Reviver only requires three ingredients:

  • 2 ounces Cognac (also used in this Between the Sheets recipe)
  • 1 ounce Calvados (or other apple brandy)
  • 1 ounce Sweet Vermouth
glass of Corpse Reviver recipe garnished with a Luxardo cherry

How to Make a Corpse Reviver

The Corpse Reviver is a simple shake and strain cocktail. Add Calvados, Cognac, and Sweet Vermouth to a cocktail shaker with ice, give it a good shake, and strain into a glass. Garnish and enjoy!

How to Serve

Serve your Corpse Reviver cocktail in a small glass tumbler such as a coupe glass immediately following preparation. Garnish with a Luxardo cherry and enjoy.

cocktail shaker pouring Corpse Reviver ingredients into a coupe glass surrounded by cocktail spear with cherry
glass of Corpse Reviver recipe garnished with a Luxardo cherry
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Corpse Reviver

Serves: 1 drink
(tap # to scale)
Prep: 3 minutes
Total: 3 minutes
A classic cocktail with a unique name, the Corpse Reviver is bold, fruity, and made with only three ingredients including a brandy base.

Ingredients

  • 2 ounces Cognac
  • 1 ounce Calvados
  • 1 ounce Sweet Vermouth

Instructions

  • Fill a shaker with ice.
  • Pour in all the ingredients.
  • Shake well.
  • Strain into a glass.
  • Garnish and enjoy!
Author: Nathan Longley
Course: Drinks
glass of Corpse Reviver recipe garnished with a Luxardo cherry

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Nathan Longley has been his wife’s personal bar tender for as long as he can remember. While he most often enjoys a cold beer, he is known to love our vodka gimlet.

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