Classic cocktail
Corpse Reviver No. 1
The brandy-based original from Harry Craddock's 1930 Savoy Cocktail Book. Cognac, Calvados, and sweet vermouth, stirred.
- Glass
- Coupe
- Method
- Stir
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Ingredients
- 3
Ingredients
- 1½ oz CognacMore Cognac cocktails
- ¾ oz Apple Brandy, Calvados preferred
- ¾ oz Sweet VermouthMore Sweet Vermouth cocktails
- 1 dash Orange Bitters (optional)
Garnish: Orange twist
How to make it
- Add the cognac, apple brandy, vermouth, and bitters (if using) to a mixing glass with ice.
- Stir until well chilled.
- Strain into a chilled coupe.
- Garnish with an orange twist.
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