The recipe was first published in the 1871 book Gentleman’s Table Guide by E. Ricket and C. Thomas. It’s part of the category of “pick-me-up” drinks prescribed by barkeepers to cure hangovers. There are many variations, but the ones that have withstood the test of time are Corpse Reviver 1 and 2.
I will also post the second version as a separate recipe, as it has different ingredients. According to Harry Craddock in The Savoy Cocktail book 1930, to feel the effects, one must have four. The effects are not mentioned, though, and we can only guess.
Corpse Reviver
Prep Time 2 minutes
Total Time 2 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 oz Cognac
- 1 oz Calvados
- 1/2 oz sweet vermouth
Corpse Reviver -1871
- half glass brandy
- half glass Maraschino
- two dashes of Boker's bitters
Instructions
- Pour all the ingredients into a mixing glass.
- Stir with ice.
- Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
- Garnish with an orange twist.
Notes
For the original Corpse Reviver, use a small wine glass. Prepare it in the glass and stir it.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
1Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 256Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 5mgCarbohydrates: 36gFiber: 3gSugar: 32gProtein: 0g
This data was provided and calculated by Nutritionix.
