Reviver cocktails were designed as the ultimate “hair of the dog” drinks—bold, bracing recipes meant to jolt you back to life after a long night. Popularized in the early 20th century, these cocktails are split between rich, spirit-forward classics like the Corpse Reviver #1 and bright, citrusy mixes like the Corpse Reviver #2. Whether you prefer the orchard-fruit depth of brandy and Calvados or the crisp gin-and-lemon snap of its successor, reviver cocktails are all about balance, intensity, and a touch of daring.
Before the famous gin-based Corpse Reviver #2 took center stage, there was the original Corpse Reviver—rich, spirit-forward, and designed as a true morning-after cure.
Bright, balanced, and bracing—The Corpse Reviver #2 is one of the most iconic cocktails from the Savoy era, famous for its equal-parts formula and its reputation as the ultimate “hair of the dog.”
