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Corpse Reviver

The Corpse Reviver is a family of cocktails with several variations, many of which have links to the American Bar at the Savoy Hotel and date back to 1930 thanks to Harry Craddock. The Savoy Cocktail Book describes The Corpse Reviver No2 as the most commonly drunk of the Corpse Revivers. Made with equal parts gin, lemon juice, triple sec (orange liqueur) and Kina Lillet (use either Lillet Blanc or Cocchi Americano). The pastis (Absinth or Pernod) can be swirled around the glass to coat it first, or added to the mix before shaking.

Ingredients

25ml Mackintosh London Dry Gin or Mackintosh Mariner Strength Gin
25ml Triple Sec/Orange Liqueur
25ml Lillet Blanc or Cocchi Americano
25ml Lemon Juice
2 Dashes Pastis (Absinth or Pernod etc)
Orange peel to garnish

Method

Pour ingredients into an ice filled shaker
Shake vigorously
Strain into a chilled glass
Garnish with orange peel to finish
Enjoy!

Alternative Version

Add a small amount of sugar syrup (3 ml) for a slightly sweeter version!

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Mackintosh London Dry Gin is our signature gin, it is floral with citrus flavours and a lingering taste. It is distilled in Angus using a bouquet of nine botanicals sourced from all over the world.