Corpse Reviver No. 2 cocktail illustration

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Corpse Reviver No. 2

With Oysters, Corpse Reviver No. 2 has enough citrus, herbal and dry to hold its place beside food. It carries a lean, light body and feels firm and warming. Compared with Last Word, it leans toward a different balance. Its finish keeps the gin base in view, even when the opening flavours feel more immediate. If you want to compare it, look next at Last Word; for food, the catalogue starts with Oysters and Soft cheese.

CitrusHerbalDry
APPROX. ABV
22%
STRENGTH
4/5
DRINKABILITY
4/5

TASTE PROFILE

How it is likely to feel

Sweetness1
Bitterness2
Sourness4
Strength4
Body2
Drinkability4
Fruity2
Herbal4
Smoky0

CLASSIC STRUCTURE

What is usually in it

50 ml Gin

20 ml Modifier

20 ml Citrus or vermouth

Method
Shake with ice and strain.
Glass
Coupe or Old Fashioned
Garnish
Citrus twist or wheel
Recipes and serving sizes vary by bar. ABV is an approximate guide.

PAIRING DIRECTIONS

Useful places to start

01Oysters
02Soft cheese

Pairing suggestions are directions, not fixed rules. Sauce, seasoning and serving temperature can change the result.

UNDERSTAND THE STYLE

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Cocktail basicsHow to choose a cocktail when the menu tells you almost nothing→Cocktail basicsCocktail families, made useful rather than complicated→TasteSweet, sour, bitter and strong are not the same question→

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