Corpse Reviver No. 1
The Quirky Foodster Team
Ingredients
- Cognac — 30 ml (1 oz)
- Calvados (apple brandy) — 30 ml (1 oz)
- Sweet vermouth — 30 ml (1 oz)
Method
- Combine all ingredients in a mixing glass with ice.
- Stir until well chilled.
- Strain into a chilled coupe.
- Serve without garnish.
Description: A rich, equal-parts brandy cocktail, the lesser-known ancestor of the more famous gin-based Corpse Reviver No. 2.
Cultural Background: Published in the 1930 Savoy Cocktail Book alongside its more famous successor, historically served as a morning "hair of the dog" remedy.
Tips: A quality Calvados makes a real difference against the cognac and vermouth.
Variations: Some modern versions reduce the vermouth slightly for a drier, more spirit-forward pour.
Serving Suggestion: Serve up, well chilled, as a rich, historically rooted classic.
Nutrition: Approx. 185 kcal per serving
FAQs:
Q: How is this different from Corpse Reviver No. 2?
A: No. 1 is brandy-based and richer; No. 2 is gin-based, drier and more citrus-forward.
- Cognac — 30 ml (1 oz)
- Calvados (apple brandy) — 30 ml (1 oz)
- Sweet vermouth — 30 ml (1 oz)
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