Corpse Reviver No. 1
A rich, warming brandy classic blending cognac, calvados, and sweet vermouth.
Base
brandy
Glassware
Coupe
Flavor Profile
strongsweet
Ingredients
- 1.5 oz cognac
- 0.75 oz calvados
- 0.75 oz sweet vermouth
Instructions
- 1Stir all ingredients with ice.
- 2Strain into a chilled coupe.
- 3Serve immediately, traditionally before noon.
Origin & Story
United Kingdom, late 1800s
One of the original "hair of the dog" morning cocktails, it predates its more famous gin-based sibling, the Corpse Reviver No. 2.
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