Gin Cocktail Recipe - The Corpse Reviver #2

[@AndersErickson]

What would be your personal "reviver" cocktail to give someone who's looking for a quick pick-me-up? I just give them a shot of bitters 😂 Anyway, cheers everyone! ✌️

[@christinecamley]

Bitters would likely help me. a lot more, than this stiff drink, to revive after a evening of too much imbibing!! The benefit of being 5'4 and about 115 pounds, is that I am cautious with how much alcohol I drink!! Lol!! My limit is one of these cocktails!! I can't fathom a few in quick succession!! Cheers Anders!!

[@AndersErickson]

@@christinecamley yeah I found the "swift succession" warning surprising - anyone who's doing that is on a mission!

[@christinecamley]

@@AndersErickson Absolutely! Yikes!

[@SellingtheMainLine]

Usually Fernet Branca

[@BowhuntAustralia]

Hi Anders, When I lived in the top end of Australia in Darwin a few years back, after a big night the next day go to drink was a Bloody Mary , must say they went down a treat

[@littlelyndseylou]

One of my absolute favorite cocktails. I often add a few dashes of lavender bitters for my personal twist.

[@TedTahquechi]

Awesome advice. I love Lavender bitters and this was a great addition to the cocktail!

[@farhanamajid2625]

Anders!!! I miss your corpse revivers and sitting at the bar with you and Cody, and the after parties, and everything about the before times. Okay, maybe not everything, but you get where I'm going with this. I'm going to make a CR#2 at home and raise my glass to you and Cody. Love you guys.

[@AndersErickson]

Love this, Farhana! Miss seeing you at the bar too. I hope you’re happy and doing well, and that you enjoy your CR#2!!

[@Deucea1953]

I love this cocktail. I’m having one right now. It’s one of my favorites.

[@tommydupree5712]

This is one of my favorite cocktails. I am going to make your recipe tomorrow, I'm so excited!

[@EvraOne]

I love a Corpse Reviver #2 and at the bar I like to Plymouth navy strength gin. The heightened alcohol really makes the drink pop and spraying extra absinthe as a garnish is just *chefs kiss*

[@boozeontherocks]

Arguably the best of the Corpse Revivers.

[@AndersErickson]

I'd have to agree - although it's the one I'm most familiar with. May have to revisit the others 🤔

[@nagridgecreative]

I made one last night. Liked it quite a bit. Thanks for the recipe.

[@MrWhangdoodles]

I made this once for my colleagues at uni for a knockout exam that I already passed. Close to Easter, cause I'm hilarious. Those who passed were "revived", and the ones who failed would need a pick me up. Worked great! Btw, I used Lillet Blanc, Belsazar Dry Vermouth, Pernod Absinthe, Cointreau, Beefeater and a dash of orange blossom water. I wanted a floral note, so I added it.

[@martinfugitive9329]

As a commercial Gin maker, I love the corpse Reviver no 2. great channel

[@4rounder312]

Big tanks AE!! My #1 gin cocktail is now the #2. Truely balanced.

[@PyrrhusBrin]

I love a Corpse Reviver No. 2, it's one of my top 5 cocktails. I like adding a teaspoon or so of absinthe to the drink itself just due to taste.

[@Mahuna73]

St George absinthe for the win. Same goes for the gin. I just shake it with a 1/4 ounce of absinthe.

[@ramond.3569]

I tried this exactly how you made it and it was amazing! Ordered a bunch of stuff from curiada and I'm making a bunch of your drinks one by one. Thank you for the awesome videos!

[@soctaviano]

I love this one, and enjoy the tartness of the fresh lemon. I used a local dry gin from a distiller in Warwick NY, Cointrieau and Kina Lillet since I have plenty of that for my Vesper's. This will be my summer go-to refresher. Thanks for this!

[@michaelzdanis3979]

Kina Lillet is no longer made (production stopped in 1986), but Lillet Blanc is a reasonable substitute.

[@chegeny]

Thanks Anders. Your recipe for the Corpse Reviver No. 2 has an intriguing wonderful flavour and yet was easy to make. The neighbours loved this exquisite little gem.

[@briankendalll2093]

Inspired! Thanks for this one. We used Lillet Blanc, British dry gin, and Pernod instead of Absinthe. Excellent cocktail.

[@OldGlory_EC]

Hi love your channel. I have learned a lot many thanks. I was drinking a Gimlet today and wanted to liven things up. Mixed up a Yeat! 2 oz Gin I used Botanist .5 oz Campari .5 oz lime Mix, shake, strain into Nick and Nora. Garnish with lime twist. Was very tasty.

[@paul_from_diamond]

Such a beautiful cocktail

[@halloweenjack2562]

Btw, that looks amazing!

[@MrChickster12]

Great video and drink cheers

[@WillAsplund]

This has been our fave for a long time. We use Lillet Blanc, but sometimes sub that with St. Germain elderflower.

[@DonaldKHoaty]

Made some this weekend....what a great summer drink. Delicious!

[@alradi1041]

These are so mesmerising

[@electrolyteblend]

I tried this today. It's by far my favorite drink

[@dleach02]

Okay... really happy that the algorithm hooked me up to your channel. Starting to try some of your mixes now... my wife asks for a Lemon Drop and your version of a Margarita :-)

[@robertachampeau2078]

I love the Anders and Az show!!!❤️

[@michaeloporto5202]

Legit one of my favorite drinks

[@MyIrishValentine]

Corpse Reviver #2 revived! Thanks Anders, for the recommendation to use Cocchi Americano. I'm a newly-minted home cocktail making enthusiast, still trying lots of combinations to see what I like. The first time I tried Corpse Reviver #2, I made it with Lillet Blanc.. I thought I would like the Lillet Blanc because it was mentioned by name in so many cocktail recipes. I didn't. I didn't even think I liked this drink. Then, I switched it up for Cocchi Americano. I also used Meyer lemons, as the real ones seem to hurt my stomach, and voilà -- I like this drink!

[@theluckynumbernine]

IVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS !

[@AndersErickson]

Wonderful! This one's for you 😀Cheers!

[@joshalters3940]

Outstanding....I didn't find a video of your "Tom Collins" you must if you haven't yet. Keep up the great work.

[@juliussharrock5368]

Thank you Harry Craddock

[@rpnewlin1221]

I love this cocktail. I mix mine with a kina l'aero and add 2 barspoons of absinthe to the shaker. It suits my palate perfectly.

[@Tom67X]

Boy I love this channel- love the "Alton Brown" flavor to it- intended, or not!

[@itsdave8720]

Had to come back and watch this one, it feels just right for spooky season

[@dimitarapostolov9788]

According to David Wondrich, the last time the Kina Lillet recipe was changed was back in 1917 (way before the Vesper was invented), and a while ago he tried a letter-perfect Vesper with original, 1950s spirits (including Kina). He claims the Kina actually tastes like Lillet Blanc, seemingly putting another urban legend to bed. But who knows?

[@CoachVinoLLC]

Congrats on 7K! Funny you would pick a Corpse Reviver because you are KILLIN’ it! Cheers! 🥃

[@AndersErickson]

😂I appreciate that, Vino! Cheers!

[@BrickyBoy1140]

7K now this guy, 2 months later, is at 67K. You love to see it

[@SellingtheMainLine]

This sounds really good. Will have to try.

[@markvtri4321]

Years ago on a slow night I had the bartender at the kimpton Solamar in San Diego surprise me and this is what he served. Changed my view on gin. I now rotate a stock of at least 5 gins at home. Game changer.

[@AndersErickson]

I can't think of a better intro to gin! Such a great drink - game changer indeed. Cheers!

[@johnbelew4313]

I made this tonight for my girlfriend and I and it was fantastic! She loves gin but it's hard to find a cocktail she likes that isn't too sweet. This was a huge hit. Cheers sir!

[@AndersErickson]

I'm so happy to hear that, John! You two have great taste 😂 Cheers to you both!

[@illgrooves]

Try a gin martini or in a Collins glass w ice seltzer and lime. Enjoy.

[@brennanlentz2452]

Gordon Ramsay makes a variation of this at some of his restaurants he calls "Reviving the Spirit" which is the best variant I've tried. Same proportions, but use Roku gin, Lillet Blanc, Solerno blood orange liqueur, lemon, egg white, absinthe mist, and then garnish with a dried blood orange wheel. Absolutely phenomenal.

[@postscript67]

I just had a look in the Cafe Royal Cocktail Book, published in London in 1937 ("Coronation Edition"), and it has a Corpse Reviver made from equal parts of brandy, orange juice and lemon juice, with two dashes of Grenadine, shaken, strained into a claret glass and topped up with champagne. It certainly sounds like it would revivify you!

[@Yobats]

Gonna try this one!

[@sibergirl]

So I suffer from insomnia and as of this moment, I have been up for about 32 hours. I just made this drink with Lillet Blanc because that’s all I had and I used Grand Marnier because that’s all I had but instead of regular gin, I used naval strength. I am praying that this does not revive my corpse, but puts me right to sleep! I threw cherry in mine. It’s delicious!! Slàinte and sweet dreams! 😴

[@Hippie_Pa]

Thanks for sharing! I didn’t have absinthe so I used orange bitters to coat the glass and Lillet instead of the Cocchi.very good!

[@AndersErickson]

Love the substitution, Joaquin! Happy it worked out - thanks for sharing!

[@johnb3948]

One of my favs

[@elnuffio]

Love a #2 but never thought to use Cocchi-will have to try that when next I crack a bottle open!

[@gabrielle112]

So glad I found your videos!! They're shot beauuuutifully (kudos to your GF from what I can tell!) and you're so dang genuine and personable, its just a delight to watch. Thanks!

[@AndersErickson]

Thank you so much, Gabrielle! Happy you're enjoying the videos. Cheers!

[@Mchawi.]

You videos always help me get through any Friday :) Thanks Az and Anders for another great video!

[@AndersErickson]

That's so nice to hear - thank you so much! Hope it leads to a wonderful weekend! Cheers to you!

[@ka8016]

I can’t wait to try this out.

[@AndersErickson]

You're going to love it! Cheers!!

[@Anonneemuss]

LOL I also have been using an atomizer for my absinthe! Great minds think alike (and as my mom would always add, "and fools seldom differ")

[@LyK0sa]

Made my first one of these last night and it was fantastic! Easily among my favourite gin cocktails. I subbed out the cocchi/lillet for dolin blanc since its what I had to hand, and added maybe 2ml simple to slightly elevate the sweetness. I'd like to give americano a try, but the fact that I can only find 750ml bottles puts me off. I don't drink enough vermouth based cocktails to easily get through a 500, or even 375ml bottle before it's past its best.

[@My_tie]

I've loved the videos for some time now. Insightful yet not too serious like some channels. But now that I've heard one of my favorite electro swing tracks on your channel...I feel a certain "kinship" going on now. Salute'! My "e-brother"

[@jakerouse2328]

Made a couple CR2s on Friday, can’t get cocchi here in Ontario, so I used lillet and orbium Hendricks as the gin. I think it worked. Great show as always. Enjoying some piña colada and painkillers today as the sun and warmth has return!!! My mint is coming along nicely. 😉

[@AndersErickson]

That's wonderful, Jake! Glad you could have a CR2 - and any day with a piña colada or painkiller is going to be a good one!

[@bluecruiser3790]

Another great vid mate! Luv this channel of yours. Filming is classy af too btw. Top stuff.

[@AndersErickson]

Thank you so much! Appreciate the kind words. Cheers to you! 🥃

[@IndigoWall]

Very convincing turn as Lazarus, Anders. Great work in all aspects of this video. And congrats on that 7k! 😎

[@AndersErickson]

Haha thanks, Steve! A tasty drink to kick off the weekend - cheers!

[@emilyalice1]

AS a gin distiller..my favorite Gin cocktail after all of mine

[@estebangarcia6435]

Video quality this great paired with clear instructions and great recipes? I really don’t know how you only have 15k subs!

[@AndersErickson]

Thank you for the support, Esteban! Cheers!

[@michaelblanpied2020]

But up to 25K just a week later...Anders is on a roll!

[@billlayer5117]

This has been a favorite of mine for years now, it’s a great cocktail! Only problem I have is drinking just one! I’m new to your channel and love it.

[@danmcvicker3620]

Made one last night. Also one of my faves. Nice!

[@AndersErickson]

Great minds think alike! Cheers, Dan!

[@Barprints]

It's gonna be tonight's sip for sure!

[@christinecamley]

This is such a classy cocktail! I love the nuanced flavours, the complexity and for me, The Botanist is an exceptional gin for the libation!! This is such a beautifully balanced drink. It is consistently a favourite that I keep coming back to! "Perfection in a glass was" the perfect way to describe The Corpse Reviver #2! Loved that! :-) For me, I love how the juniper, orange and lemon blend harmoniously! Then there is that amazing Absinthe! Just as you said, "Perfection in a glass!!" :-) It absolutely is! Fabulous video and cocktail Anders!! I think one of these beauties is needed for the weekend!! Cheers! Oh! Congratulations on hitting 7,000 subscribers!! It will keep growing and growing!! You make fantastic cocktails and fab videos!!

[@Barprints]

Couldn't have said it better. I've tried it with a citrus forward gin like Roku and was also pleased with the result!

[@christinecamley]

@@Barprints Roku gin is fabulous! Agreed! Beautifully citrus forward. It world be amazing to use in a Corpse Reviver 2!

[@AndersErickson]

I knew you'd be a fan of this one, Christine! So balanced and approachable - perfect for the weekend! And thank you for the support of the channel - your kind words are always appreciated 😊 I hope you have a wonderful weekend paired with a refreshingly balanced Corpse Reviver #2! Cheers!!

[@1986mscott]

Sam Ross has a version called “The Sunflower,” he replaces the Cocchi/Lillet with St Germain. Also super tasty and refreshing.

[@KarenSchuessler]

Ukraine's national flower. Appropriate.

[@hongodarongo]

Yes! So tasty!

[@DavidScholtz1976]

This was a superb cocktail. I’ve been wanting to make this and finally had the ingredients and occasion. Thank you!

[@PremierDetroitSEO]

Digging it Anders!

[@Barprints]

That quote at the end of the recipe WINS! 😂

[@AndersErickson]

😂 I thought so too!

[@dnhook]

Try Jaspers Gin. From SC. Best blend of botanicals I’ve ever found.

[@TrufflesOnTheRocks]

not even 10 am and you got me thirsty!

[@AndersErickson]

Haha. I think this one could work for 10am 😂

[@TrufflesOnTheRocks]

@@AndersErickson take the truth that suits you 😂

[@georgeb.7670]

Yeah that's very interesting because you're not kidding. Always the best!!@

[@fancytyme]

I made this once before and didn't like it. I tried again but used Luxardo Bitter Bianco instead of Cocchi Americano, Cointreau for triple sec... and it was really nice!

[@NeverEmptyBottle]

Great looking cocktail I love this one gets 2 cause why not. Congrats on 7K subs

[@AndersErickson]

Thanks, Tyler! I like your reason for giving it the #2 - works for me. Cheers!

[@krismael]

Man I really need this today...and maybe tomorrow too 😆. Great cocktail and video!

[@AndersErickson]

Been there - this is the perfect "anytime" drink. Hope you have a great weekend!

[@krismael]

@@AndersErickson Great weekend for you guys as well!

[@UnclePete]

I love to make these with Swedish Punch in stead of Lillet, really good that way. good vid!

[@AndersErickson]

That sounds great! I'll be giving that a try - love Swedish Punsch. Thanks, Pete!

[@NicholasFiennes]

What is Swedish Punch?

[@UnclePete]

@@NicholasFiennes Back in the old days people drank a lot of punch. There was one particular punch called Swedish punch that has batavia arrak in it. it shows up in a lot of old cocktail books but was impossible to find for a long time. There is one brand of swedish punch available now called Kronen. I like to make my own, which I will do soon on the channel! It is basically a rum punch in a bottle.

[@NicholasFiennes]

@@UnclePete ok, thanks

[@Barprints]

@@UnclePete Thanks. This was a new one for me!

[@erictriplett33]

I love this cocktail! I prefer it with the Cocchi Americano to the Lillet Blanc, and my tweak is to add a bit more gin than 0.75 oz.

[@DavidRamseyIII]

Congratulations on your well deserved success!

[@AndersErickson]

Thank you, Jacob! Cheers!

[@최정운-b8i]

I tried substituting the lillet with a reynac blanc; you have to tone it down a little cuz I find the reynac quite a bit sweeter but also makes a superb drink!

[@halloweenjack2562]

Hey Anders! The battery in my wall clock has also expired....however I shan't offer it a Corpse Reviver No. 2, 1, nor any other number. I shall reset the time to 5pm, place it gently back on the wall, and every time henceforth I want to check the rime, I will be immediately informed that it is 5pm, the perfect time for a cocktail...henceforth again will always be the perfect time to indulge! Your health!

[@fotiskaragiannis4159]

Love your work, i cant stop watching !!! Can you make easy like sunday morning cocktail ?

[@danielbrack]

Great vid, Anders. I make it with Kina L'Aéro d'Or. Adds a nice texture also. Cheers.

[@AndersErickson]

I appreciate that! I need to pick up a bottle of the Kina L'Aéro d'Or. Thanks, Daniel!

[@stanp.3428]

One of my faves for sure. Really delighted to see you use Cocchi Americano rather than Lillet. I share your rather liberal interpretation of what a dash of absinthe means [spray spray spray and then spray some more. And also, spray] A bright wonderful thing - cheers!

[@AndersErickson]

Haha yeah I can get heavy handed with the stuff. Happy to learn I'm not alone - cheers, Stan!

[@eriklundqvist4221]

The no2 has been my favourite cocktail for years! I made no 1 at home a few months ago and it was quite nice as well. No 4 was not great but I am not a tequila fan usually.

[@michaelzdanis3979]

Anders points out the #1 but misses the #4 (the #3 seems to be lost to the mists of time).

[@robertoabbadati8987]

Thank you Anders for your nice and super cool videos! If you can, try the Corpse Reviver #2 with Cocchi Americano Rosa... the outcome is probably even better than with Cocchi Americano

[@David-mg8zu]

Great vid Anders as always. I love the No. 2 but for some reason my brother prefers the No. 1, he kind of perfected the recipe. If you’re interested he uses equal parts Applejack, Armagnac, and Cocci sweet vermouth, he stirs it and before straining he sprays the glass with absinthe. Garnish with a cherry 🍒

[@AndersErickson]

That sounds pretty tasty - I like the build! Might have to come back to the No.1 🤔 Thanks, David!

[@rachmusic9873]

Always the best reminder that it’s Friday. 😁😁

[@AndersErickson]

Thanks, Jack! To the weekend - Cheers! 🥃

[@taleswapper81]

I can never find Cocchi Americano so I decided to try this awhile back with Lillet Blanc and found it largely unappealing. But today I came back to it with an experiment in mind of using some Jack Rudy's Tonic syrup to regain some of that quinine goodness that Lillet lacks. I also used Dry Curacao in place of Triple Sec/Cointreau to maybe offset the sweetness of the syrup. I am going to attempt some different ratios (the gin gets a little lost currently) but I am very pleased with the result!

[@nancyloveswine5099]

This is great! I've been looking for cocktail recipes for Lillet. I recently somehow finished a bottle (still can't figure out how....) and as I stared at the empty bottle, I thought: there must be SOME kind of cocktail I can use this in.... I have all these bottles stocked in this video, so I'm going to give this a go! ps..... can you do a video on Lillet based cocktails? I searched your channel but didn't come up with Lillet specifically.... thanks! LOVE your videos and your sense of humour!

[@eeedee1298]

That is so delicious!!! My wife gave it 27 out of 10!!!... I used Butterfly gin, Tempus Fugit Kina and Cointreau. Added an extra spray of Absinthe on the finish plus a cherry. Does this get any better??? I don't think so!

[@autodidax-b5l]

I tried this with Lillet Blanc and thought it was great.

[@dennisdobbin9088]

The cocktails sounds unique but I have to ask, what was that music in the background?

[@giovannicardona5085]

I’m new to your channel and love your teaching style and drink history lessons. I’m a beginner looking to learn mixology. What is an essential recipe book to start my mixing journey?

[@AndersErickson]

Thanks, Giovanni! There could be a long list of books here - depending on the direction you want to take your mixing. I enjoy the old classics and find my self flipping through recipes in THE SAVOY COCKTAIL BOOK quite often. Cheers!

[@JSOS]

My swift succession will be straight after the second cocktail 😂 cheers Anders.

[@AndersErickson]

Haha love it 😂 Thanks, Georgi - cheers!

[@MrSkotty1992]

I went to a dive bar tonight in Columbus Ohio. They had everything required for this drink except for fresh lemon juice ironically (maybe unironically). They were crowded when I showed the bartender the build. He was serving Coors lights and the occasional whiskey on the rocks and seemed ecstatic when I asked for the drink. I stressed that he should make the drink when he had time but he immediately started and asked if he could make it with a sour blend instead of lemon juice. I of course obliged and tipped nearly 50 percent.

[@MrSkotty1992]

I got the corpse reviver with Hendrix and had a Manhattan with Woodford Rye before hand so that was around 30 USD.

[@MrSkotty1992]

I finished with a bitters and soda which wasn't on the tab but this varies depending on the establishment.

[@davidimreh]

The idea of the washline disappeared like the rest of the corpse river recipes in the history 😂

[@travelrasmus]

What atomizer are you using? Does it make a difference or can I use absolutely any I find including in plastic? Great video as always!

[@batfinksdad]

Tried this with bog standard Gordon’s gin and a crappy unwanted bottle of aldi absinthe, it was delicious ! Regarding the spray of absinthe , would it be an idea to spray the glass before you chill in the freezer ?

[@dannyk1818]

Definitely my favourite Gin drink! I wasn’t 100% sold on the Cocchi here (not that I didn’t like it overall just not this cocktail) I prefer a blanc vermouth and your choice of gin is great, I like something north of 40% ABV for sure (Tanqueray is my choice here)! Awesome vid and energy as always!

[@AndersErickson]

Thanks, Danny! I know I'd love your recipe too - great call with the blanc vermouth. Cheers!

[@ericgordon1161]

I notice you always have large amounts of citrus juice in your juice bottles. I assume you presqueeze and then store in refrigerator. How long will lemon/lime juice stay good?

[@AndersErickson]

I always juice a fresh bottle right before we shoot the videos, then keep it in the fridge over the next few days (I'll use it for cooking, more cocktails, etc.). I try to use all the juice over the next three days - the juice is still okay beyond that, but the flavors aren't quite as bright as when it's fresh. Great question, Eric!

[@juri5109]

i guess ive to buy triple sec and cocchi americano! my favorite gin drink is neptuns wrath at the moment which kinda fits with the absinth

[@AndersErickson]

Excellent! This will be a natural step from Neptune's Wrath - cheers!

[@polishprince7219]

I found a bottle online called Tempus Fugit Kina L'Aero D'Or. Not sure if you ever used this before but would this also be similar to the original Kina Lillet?

[@chrispomerantz5778]

Well, I didn’t have Cocchi Americano or Triple Sec. So I made it with Dry Vermouth, Limoncello, and Orange Juice instead of lemon juice 🙂 Not the same drink and a little sweet but good anyway. I like a little sweet in my drink sometimes. I’ll have to get the real ingredients and make it though.

[@eronackerman565]

I don't have those on hand either. So I subbed for Dolin Dry and Pierre Ferrand Dry Curacao. To compensate for the dryness, I added a splash of Jack Rudy grenadine and a maraschino cherry. I shook it with lots of ice to get it ice cold fast (since I like my gin cocktails colder than whiskey drinks). It's beautifully balanced and refreshing. Great spring break drink.

[@illgrooves]

I made up this one. 2 Oz gin. 1 Oz cocchi americano. .25 campari. Mix w ice and serve in a Collins glass w ice top w seltzer and lemon zest garnish. Similar to this.