Corpse Reviver No. 2

A crisp equal-parts classic with gin, orange liqueur, lemon, Lillet Blanc, and a touch of absinthe.

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A sleek, chilled coupe glass filled with a silky, pale yellow cocktail, garnished with a delicate lemon wheel floating on top.
Difficulty Medium
Glass Coupe
Ice Shake with ice; serve up
Tools Shaker, strainer

Ingredients

  • 3/4 oz Gin
  • 3/4 oz Triple sec or Cointreau
  • 3/4 oz Fresh lemon juice
  • 3/4 oz Lillet Blanc
  • rinse Absinthe Use just enough to rinse the glass.

How to make it

  1. Rinse a chilled coupe with absinthe and discard the excess.
  2. Add gin, triple sec, lemon juice, and Lillet Blanc to a shaker.
  3. Fill with ice and shake until very cold.
  4. Strain into the absinthe-rinsed coupe.
  5. Garnish with a lemon twist if you have one.

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