Four of these taken in swift succession will unrevive the corpse again.

Harry Craddock, The Savoy Cocktail Book, 1930

The Corpse Reviver No. 2—the name alone is enough to make your head spin. It's a classic cocktail that's been around for over a century, and for good reason. This drink doesn't mess around—it's a boozy, citrusy, and herbaceous concoction that'll wake you up, slap you in the face, and make you feel alive.

Legend has it that it was originally created as a hangover cure by Harry Craddock, the legendary Prohibition-era bartender at The Savoy Hotel in London. He advised that this drink be consumed "before 11 a.m., or whenever steam and energy are needed."

It's your go-to on those rough mornings when you need a serious kickstart.

But don't let the ominous name fool you. The Corpse Reviver No. 2 is more than just a cure for post-party blues. It's a beautiful classic cocktail that can be enjoyed throughout the day or night.

This drink could wake the dead, but it's the living who'll truly appreciate its irresistible charm.

Preparation:

2 dashes Absinthe

0.75oz / 22.5ml Fresh lemon juice

0.75oz / 22.5ml Cointreau

0.75oz / 22.5ml Cocchi Americano

0.75oz / 22.5ml Gin

Lemon coin

Prepare a lemon coin garnish. Chill a coupe and put it to one side. Add all the ingredients to a cocktail shaker. Shake for 10 seconds. Open and dip taste. Discard the cubed ice from the coupe. Fine strain. Express the lemon oils over the top of the cocktail and position on top.