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Corpse Reviver No. 1
© Tina Rupp

Corpse Reviver No. 1

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"I've long loved this pre-Prohibition classic because of its dark, woody notes of apple and bittersweet wine," says Jackson Cannon. He came up with this version—which substitutes Armagnac for the usual brandy and Calvados for the applejack—to please a guest who wanted a more "top-shelf" drink.

cocktails Glassware Guide

  1. Ice
  2. 1 ounce Armagnac
  3. 1 ounce Calvados
  4. 1 ounce Carpano Antica Formula or other sweet vermouth
  5. 1 maraschino cherry, for garnish
  1. Fill a pint glass with ice. Add the Armagnac, Calvados and vermouth and stir well. Strain into a chilled coupe and garnish with the cherry.