Corpse reviver 2
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Strain into the coupe and garnish with edible micro marigolds or orange peel. In a mixing tin, combine the gin, orange liqueur, Lillet Blanc and lemon juice. 2 calls for), Empress 1908 goes from indigo blue to a soft pink. Add a small dash of absinthe into a chilled coupe and swirl the absinthe around to coat the glass, discarding the excess.
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This version, the Corpse Reviver 2, was included in Harry Craddock’s famous Savoy Cocktail Book published in 1930. But there’s more to it: with the addition of citrus (like the lemon juice the Corpse Reviver No. The Corpse-Reviver family of drinks has unclear origins, but what we do know is they are mentioned in cocktail books as early as 1871 in The Gentleman’s Table Guide (an interesting read in its own right). It’s micro-distilled in small batches and has eight botanicals, one of which is butterfly pea blossoms, which give it an all-natural indigo hue. Originally developed as a potent hangover cure to be taken the morning after a heavy night, this sharp blend is also a great way to brighten up cocktail night and introduce a tangy twist to your palette. Empress 1908 is a hand-crafted spirit from Victoria Distillers in British Columbia, inspired by the renowned tea and cocktail programs of the Fairmont Empress Hotel in Victoria. The Corpse Reviver No 2 is a citrus-based blend with a deceptive amount of punch. If you’re new to Empress, then 1) where have you been? 2) Let us tell you about it.
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We used Empress 1908 Gin for our recipe, not just because it’s our favourite gin of all-time, but because it added that oh-so-perfect hue to make this drink feel extra special for our dinner party. The most commonly drunk of all the corpse recovers is Corpse Reviver No.2., made with gin, Lillet Blanc, Cointreau, lemon juice and a dash of absinthe for good measure.