Corpse Reviver Coverage

Over at Oh Gosh!, Jay Hepburn explores the various Corpse Revivers.  This is fun to see, as the Corpse Reviver No. 2 is my very favorite cocktail, dating back to the first time I tasted one a couple years ago at the Pegu Club.  An excerpt from what I wrote at the time:

The best part of the evening, though, happened near the end.  The
place had quieted down a bit, and we’d fallen into a conversation with
the bartender about my unusual Old Fashioned.  He told us that he
didn’t usually muddle with an Old Fashioned, preferring to use simple
syrup instead.  Then he said that he knew that we were an appreciative
audience from our first order, saying "When I heard you order a Corpse
Reviver, I knew you guys would be fun.  And when you knew enough to
specify a Corpse Reviver No. 2, I figured you knew what you were
talking about."  After we complimented him on the drinks, he went on to
ask me how I liked the Corpse Reviver.  I told him that I’d never had
anything like it, and that it was an incredible drink.  I said that I
don’t usually like anise-flavored drinks, but had decided to try
something that came so highly recommended.  (And, it’s only a few drops
of Pernod in there anyway.) 

Our bartender locked eyes with me, grinned, and said "Don’t tell
anyone, but that wasn’t Pernod in there.  That was the real stuff."

Wow.  No wonder the cocktail was so complex and herbal.

What a memorable evening…and we will be back as soon as our livers (and wallets) recover.

Much as it did with Dr. Cocktail (except, um, without the erudition or flair), this drink set me on the path of becoming a true cocktail enthusiast/geek/snob — I had to get a bottle of Lillet, and couldn’t believe my good fortune of being able to make these at home!  Whenever I wanted!


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2 responses to “Corpse Reviver Coverage”

  1. What a fantastic introduction you had to the Corpse Reviver – sounds like you had a great bartender!
    It’s fast becoming one of my favourites too – such a wonderful blend of different flavours going on in one glass…

  2. What a fantastic introduction you had to the Corpse Reviver – sounds like you had a great bartender!
    It’s fast becoming one of my favourites too – such a wonderful blend of different flavours going on in one glass…

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