Corpse Reviver No. 1

Grape brandy and applejack share a short stirred combination with sweet red vermouth. This smaller serving preserves the published two-to-one-to-one proportions, with no citrus juice, syrup or garnish added to the formula.

clear amber Corpse Reviver No. 1 in a small coupe without ice or garnish.

Active preparation: 3 minutes

Ingredients

  • 30 ml Brandy
  • 15 ml Sweet red vermouth
  • 15 ml Laird’s applejack

Instructions

  1. Pour brandy, sweet vermouth and Laird’s applejack into a mixing glass filled with ice.
  2. Stir smoothly until cold, about 20–30 seconds.
  3. Strain into a chilled coupe without ice.