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Cadáver Reviver

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Cadáver Reviver image
Measurements in:
Serves:
1
Ingredients
3⁄4 fl oz Blanco tequila
3⁄4 fl oz Cointreau L'Unique triple sec liqueur
3⁄4 fl oz Aromatized wine (e.g. Lillet Blanc)
1⁄2 fl oz Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
2 dash La Fée Parisienne absinthe

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How to make

Glassware

Serve in a Coupe glass

Prepare

  1. Select and pre-chill a COUPE GLASS.
  2. Prepare garnish of lime zest twist.

Method

  1. SHAKE all ingredients with ice.
  2. FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.

Garnish

  1. Express lime zest twist over the cocktail and use as garnish.

Flavour Profile

No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
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Health & Nutrition

Nutrition:

One serving of Cadáver Reviver contains 136 calories

Alcohol content:

  • 1.3 standard drinks
  • 19.68% alc./vol. (39.36° proof)
  • 17.6 grams of pure alcohol

Values stated for alcohol and calorie content, and number of drinks an ingredient makes should be considered approximate.

History

Created in February 2017 by yours truly at the Cabinet Room, London, England.

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Review

The combination of tequila and triple sec make this riff on the classic Corpse Reviver remarkably Margarita-like, only with added complexity and subtlety due to the aromatised wine and faintest hint of absinthe.

AKA: Tequila Corpse Reviver

Variations/similar cocktails

Corpse Reviver No. 1 (Gilberg's recipe)
Corpse Reviver No. 1 (Savoy recipe)
Corpse Reviver No. 2 (Contemporary recipe)
Corpse Reviver No. 2 (Duffy/Gaige's recipe)
Corpse Reviver No. 2 (Savoy recipe)
Corpse Reviver No. 4
Corpse Reviver No. 0824
Corpse Reviver No. Blue
Blanche Corpse Reviver
Savoy Corpse Reviver (by Joe Gilmore)

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Comments & Discussion

Carolyn Rush
Made three different Corpse Revivers today and this was by far the Big Winner!

Followed directions exactly and Mwah! Chef's kiss :)
score: 1
Cassandra Adams Premium Member
Tried this twice, once as written and once with a 50/50 tequila/mezcal split (Madre Tequila Blanco and Madre Mezcal). Both were delicious, but we preferred the mezcal split with its earthier depths and more subdued sweetness.
score: 2
Jason Sharp
A great variation on a classic. I love tequila so this is like a Christmas present 😀
score: 4
Peter Shaw Premium Member
This had been in my must try list for a while (until I had opened a bottle of Lillet) and now it is straight onto my Favourites list! You excelled yourself Simon!! Time for a second….
score: 1
Steven Jepson Premium Member
Used Tapatio 110 proof (55% ABV) Blanco Tequila and Jade Esprit Edouard Verte (72% ABV) which is an amazing Absinthe but the Tequila still shone through - tried it twice - lemon and Lime - and for me the Lime was the winner.
The Corpse is a great drink but this is the better but maybe not as many on a night!
score: 1
Terry Cermak
but maybe not as many on a night!
:-)
score: 1
Asher Günther
Am I mistaken in thinking the recipe would rather lime than lemon?
score: 1
Simon Difford Verified User Premium Member
You could use lime juice but I prefer it with lemon juice and a lime zest twist expressed over the cocktail.
score: 2
Terry Cermak
When I substitute Tequila for vodka or gin in a classic cocktail I usually do a 50/50 split of lemon and lime...works for me!
score: 1
Terry Cermak
When I substitute Tequila for vodka or gin in a classic cocktail I usually do a 50/50 split of lemon and lime...works for me!
score: 0
justin elghanian
do you recommend adding the absinthe before shaking or spraying the drink with absinthe after its in the glass?
score: 1
Simon Difford Verified User Premium Member
Personally, I mix with all other ingredients so properly interacted.
score: 2
Terry Cermak
I spray the glass first - sometimes I'll add a spray to the finished cocktail for the aromatics...
score: 1
John Hinojos Premium Member
Loved, loved, loved this cocktail. We had it with a hot and spicy Mexican dinner and it went perfectly. It is similar to a margarita in flavour but not as sweet. Wonderful blending of tastes. Will definitely have again.
score: 3
Marc Wexler
Would Kina L’Aero D’Or work well in place of the Lillet (or Cocchi Americano)?
score: 1
Simon Difford Verified User Premium Member
If you have both Kina L’Aero D’Or and Cocchi Americano Bianco then I'd use a 50:50 mix of both.
score: 2
Calvin Grant Premium Member
Tasted great with lime juice, Cocchi Americano and two drops grapefruit bitters in lieu of a lime twist.
score: 2

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