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The Corpse Reviver No. 1 is a classic pre-Prohibition cocktail historically consumed as a morning "hair of the dog" hangover remedy. The recipe was officially documented by Harry Craddock in his 1930 Savoy Cocktail Book, where it appeared alongside its gin-based counterpart, the Corpse Reviver No. 2.
The drink is composed of equal parts cognac, apple brandy or applejack, and sweet vermouth, resulting in a robust, spirit-forward flavor profile. It is traditionally prepared by stirring the ingredients with ice and straining the mixture into a chilled cocktail glass.
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What is the Corpse Reviver No. 1 cocktail?
The Corpse Reviver No. 1 is a classic pre-Prohibition cocktail traditionally associated with morning hangover relief. It is a brandy-based drink documented by Harry Craddock in the 1930 Savoy Cocktail Book.
What is in a Corpse Reviver No. 1?
The Savoy recipe uses equal parts brandy, Calvados or apple brandy, and sweet vermouth. It is stirred or shaken with ice and served chilled, depending on the preparation.
How is Corpse Reviver No. 1 different from No. 2?
Corpse Reviver No. 1 is built around brandy, apple brandy, and sweet vermouth. The better-known No. 2 uses gin, Cointreau, Lillet or a similar aromatized wine, lemon juice, and absinthe.
Why is it called a Corpse Reviver?
The name comes from the old cocktail category of morning drinks said to revive someone after heavy drinking. Harry Craddock's 1930 book recorded the drink alongside the gin-based Corpse Reviver No. 2.
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