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How to Make a Corpse Reviver No. 1 (by Maria Escobia)

  • Writer: ABV Project
    ABV Project
  • 6 days ago
  • 1 min read

Maria from Penrose in Kuala Lumpur makes the classic Corpse Reviver No. 1 – while not as popular as its cousin the No. 2, this cognac version is a more sophisticated cocktail with a rich finish. The original recipe calls for calvados or apple brandy, but Maria swaps it with Creme de Mure instead for a fruitier flavor. She also adds orange bitters and saline to the final version.


Ingredients:

40ml Cognac

20ml Crème de mûre

25ml Sweet vermouth

5ml PX (Pedro Ximenez) sweet sherry

4 dashes Orange bitters

2 drops Saline


Method:

Add all ingredients into a mixing glass with ice and stir until desired dilution is achieved. Strain into a chilled coupe glass.

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