The Corpse's Whiskers

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Discerning Drinkers (24 ratings)

Photographed in a Retro Coupe Engraved 7.75oz

Ingredients:
23 oz Rémy Martin V.S.O.P. cognac
13 oz Strucchi Dry Vermouth
13 oz Aromatized wine (e.g. Lillet Blanc)
13 oz Orange Curaçao liqueur
16 oz La Fée Parisienne absinthe
23 oz Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
14 oz Demerara/Muscovado/brown sugar syrup (2 sugar to 1 water)
× 1 1 serving
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How to make:

  1. Select and pre-chill a Coupe glass.
  2. Prepare garnish of orange zest twist.
  3. SHAKE all ingredients with ice.
  4. FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.
  5. EXPRESS orange zest twist over the cocktail and use as garnish.

Allergens:

Recipe contains the following allergens:

Strength & taste guide:

No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Strength 7/10
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
Sweet to sour 7/10

Review:

Mickey Britton, the creator of this drink describes it as "the missing link between three classic cocktails: Corpse Reviver No.2, a Satan's Whiskers and the infamous Sidecar."

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History:

Adapted from a recipe created in 2015 by Mickey Britton at Public House, Islington, London, England.
Corpse Reviver history and recipe variations

Nutrition:

One serving of The Corpse's Whiskers contains 149 calories

Alcohol content:

  • 1 standard drinks
  • 16.88% alc./vol. (16.88° proof)
  • 13.9 grams of pure alcohol

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G. M. Genovese’s Avatar G. M. Genovese
7th August 2024 at 20:17
I used a local absinthe, Vieux Carre. Full 5ml: too much. Cut that in half, and the concept and recipe execution is exceptional. Well done... I did sub pastis for the absinthe during one attempt. Not so good. Bland.
letti pearce’s Avatar letti pearce
13th November 2021 at 18:53
The lemon juice ml measure isn’t displaying correctly, shows as 2/3 rather than 20ml. Nice sharp lemon fruitiness with a hint of anise freshness that doesn’t overpower.
Simon Difford’s Avatar Simon Difford
13th November 2021 at 22:54
Many thanks for bringing to my attention. Now fixed.
Steve Anderson’s Avatar Steve Anderson
6th February 2021 at 22:32
These measurements seem intended for a Nick and Nora glass. I would recommend 1.5 times the recipe for a coupe glass, even double for a generous drink!