Deceased Individual Resurrected with Classic Cocktail: Savoy Corpse Reviver
In the realm of tantalizing concoctions, Harry Craddock, in his masterpiece The Savoy Cocktail Book, offered a delightful concoction known as the Corpse Reviver. Craddock, ever the charmer, advised that this potent beverage should be imbibed before 11 a.m., or whenever an energy boost is required, as it kicks off those steam engines and revitalizes the weary soul.
Yield: One exhilarating drinkDifficulty: A cinch, even for a novice mixologistTotal: Less than 5 minutesActive: Approximately 5 minutes
Gather the essentials (3)
- 1 ounce Fernet Branca
- 1 ounce brandy
- 1 ounce white creme de menthe
Let's kick this off
- Gather your ingredients and fill a shaker with ice. Add all three components and give it a hearty shake.
- Strain this invigorating liquid into a chilled cocktail glass, allowing you to savor the essence without the inconvenience of ice nipping at your lips.
A brief peek into the past
The Corps Reviver cocktails, including the Corps Reviver No. 2, were initially conceptualized as hangover remedies, tracing their roots back to the boisterous 19th and 20th centuries. Harry Craddock's 1930 "The Savoy Cocktail Book" featured the Corps Reviver No. 2, making it one of the most celebrated versions of this beverage.
The Corps Reviver No. 2
This potent mix includes:- 1 oz of smooth-sailing gin- 1 oz charming Lillet Blanc- 1 oz Cynar or Cointreau, offering a sweet touch- 1/2 oz freshly squeezed lemon juice, adding a citrusy zing- A dash of absinthe to lend an intriguing mystique
To prepare:1. Rinse a chilled coupe glass with absinthe.2. Combine all the ingredients, except absinthe, in a shaker filled with ice.3. Give it a good shake, ensuring the spirit of the beverage is well-mixed.4. Double strain the mixture into the prepared glass.
This complex cocktail delivers an invigorating blend of flavors, making it both bracing and delightful to the senses.
Cocktails from "The Savoy Cocktail Book" worth a mention
Beyond the Corps Reviver No. 2, other noteworthy cocktails in Harry Craddock's book include:
- The Savoy Tango: Unrelated to Corps Revivers, but a captivating drink from the era, starring Savoy Pink Gin and Calvados.
- Minnie the Moocher: A classic ready to captivate your taste buds, with a blend of gin, vermouth, Benedictine DOM, absinthe, and bitters.
- To prepare a modern take on the Corpse Reviver, gather the essentials: 1 ounce Fernet Branca, 1 ounce brandy, and 1 ounce white creme de menthe.
- Create the revitalizing Corpse Reviver No.1 by filling a shaker with ice, adding all three components, and giving it a hearty shake.
- Strain the invigorating liquid into a chilled cocktail glass, savoring the essence without ice.
- For those seeking nutrition advice, keep in mind that this classic cocktail, while delightful, is categorized as an uncategorized beverage, offering no significant nutritional benefits.
