• Cocktail shaker

• Jigger or measuring tool

• Fine mesh strainer

• Citrus juicer or reamer

• Coupe or martini glass

1. Chill the Glass

• Place the coupe glass in the freezer or fill it with ice water to chill while preparing the cocktail.

2. Rinse the Glass with Absinthe

• Add 1 bar spoon of absinthe to the glass and swirl to coat the inside.

• Discard the excess absinthe (or keep it for a slightly stronger finish).

3. Mix the Cocktail

• In a cocktail shaker, add:

  • 1 oz gin

  • 1 oz Cointreau

  • 1 oz Lillet Blanc

  • 1 oz fresh lemon juice

• Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for 15–20 seconds until well-chilled.

4. Strain & Serve

• Fine strain the cocktail into the chilled, absinthe-rinsed glass to catch any ice shards.

5. Garnish & Finish

• Express the oils from a lemon twist over the surface of the cocktail.

• Drop the twist into the glass or rest it on the rim for a classic presentation.

• Adjust the Absinthe: If absinthe is too intense, rinse the glass lightly or use a spritz instead.

• Bitter Finish: Add a drop or two of orange bitters for added complexity.

• Sweeter Version: Swap Lillet Blanc with Cocchi Americano for a slightly richer, sweeter profile.

• Corpse Reviver #1: The original recipe is a richer, darker cocktail made with brandy, Calvados, and sweet vermouth.

• Bold Gin: A bolder, juniper-forward gin can give the cocktail a stronger herbal profile.

• Appetizers: Smoked salmon canapés, charcuterie board, or lemon-garlic shrimp

• Dessert: Lemon tart, almond biscotti, or white chocolate truffles

• Occasions: Ideal as a brunch cocktail, pre-dinner aperitif, or after a long night out