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The Corpse's Whiskers

Difford’s Guide
Discerning Drinkers (26)
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Measurements in:
Serves:
1
Ingredients
2⁄3 fl oz Cognac (brandy)
1⁄3 fl oz Strucchi Dry Vermouth
1⁄3 fl oz Aromatized wine (e.g. Lillet Blanc)
1⁄3 fl oz Ferrand Dry Curaçao liqueur
1⁄6 fl oz La Fée Parisienne absinthe
2⁄3 fl oz Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
1⁄4 fl oz Demerara/Muscovado/brown sugar syrup (2 sugar to 1 water)

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How to make

Glass

Photographed in a Retro Coupe Engraved 7.75oz

Prepare

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

Method

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

Garnish

  1. EXPRESS orange 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 The Corpse's Whiskers contains 149 calories

Alcohol content:

  • 1.1 standard drinks
  • 16.84% alc./vol. (33.67° proof)
  • 14.9 grams of pure alcohol

Allergens:

Recipe contains the following allergens:

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

History

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

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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Comments & Discussion

Dietmar
4,5*
Wrong link to bar and not to cocktail
Satan's whiskers, I think.
score: 1
Simon Difford Verified User Premium Member
Thanks for bringing to my attention. Now linking to Satan's Whiskers cocktail.
score: 1
G. M. Genovese Premium Member
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.
score: 1
Letti Penguin Premium Member
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.
score: 1
Simon Difford Verified User Premium Member
Many thanks for bringing to my attention. Now fixed.
score: 0
Steve Anderson
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!
score: 2

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