Cocktails

Corpse Reviver No. 1

Corpse Reviver No. 1 is an alcoholic cocktail built on Cognac. It leans oak, apple and spice. Stirred and served in a Cocktail Glass. Expect about 35.3% ABV and roughly 332 kcal (estimated per recipe).

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Cocktailalcoholic35.3% ABV4 ingredients

At a Glance

332 kcalCalories

35.3%ABV

3gSugar

4.2gCarbs

2.28Std Drinks

Estimated from parsed ingredients and typical ingredient nutrition. Some ingredient data may be approximate.

These nutrition figures are approximate estimates for this recipe — actual values vary with your exact measures, brands and serving size.

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How hard is it to make?

Moderatestirred drink

Why: 4 ingredients, stirred drink, requires bar spoon

Estimated from the ingredient count and technique.

Ingredients

2.0 ozCognacBase Spirit
1.0 ozCalvadosOther
1.0 ozapple brandyBase Spirit
to tasteSweet VermouthFortified Wine

How to Make It

Stir with ice and strain into a chilled cocktail glass.Stirred

How to Serve

Glass: Cocktail Glass
Temperature: Chilled
Ice: Ice
Method: Stirred

Served Chilled

Taste profile

Primary flavours

Oak Apple Spice

Supporting notes

Dried Fruit FruitGrapeHerbal Red Fruit

Flavor tags are derived from ingredient-level flavor mappings.

Estimated sensory profile

StrengthLight – Strong

BodyLight – Full

SweetnessDry – Sweet

FruitinessEarthy – Fruity

BoldnessDelicate – Bold

High ABV
Full-bodied

What do these dimensions mean?

When to serve

BBQ / CookoutSuggested from its oak notes, pairing with bbq and grilled meat.
Winter / CozySuggested from its spice notes.

Occasion tags are inferred from drink style, serving format, flavour profile, food-pairing theme, recipe metadata, and strict multi-signal supplemental rule matches.

Food pairings

BBQ Steak Grilled Meat

Food pairings are derived from the drink flavour signature, mapped to one dominant pairing theme, then limited to coherent public suggestions.

Diet & lifestyle

Compatible, based on the listed ingredients

Gluten-Free Vegan Vegetarian

May be limited

KetoLow-CarbLow-Sugar

Diet tags are ingredient-level and nutrition-estimate based. Product brands, preparation methods, quantities, and substitutions may change compatibility.

Alternatives to try

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Reviewed ingredient substitutions

Cognac2.0 oz

BrandyWorks, with a noticeable change

How much to use: Use the same amount; taste before changing citrus or sweetener.
What changes: Another grape brandy can replace Cognac when exact Cognac character is not essential; expect more variation by style and producer.

Vegan-compatibleVegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Sweet Vermouthto taste

Rosso VermouthGood swap

How much to use: Use the same amount; adjust only for the specific bottle’s sweetness and bitterness.
What changes: Rosso vermouth is a sweet red vermouth and is usually a close replacement for a generic sweet vermouth.

Dry VermouthNot a neutral swap

How much to use: You may need a small sweetener adjustment if the drink loses balance.
What changes: Dry vermouth is not a neutral substitute for sweet vermouth; it makes the drink much drier.

Vegan-compatibleVegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Reviewed component substitutions are not guarantees that the replacement was tested in this exact recipe. Follow the reviewed adjustment note and taste before serving.

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Last updated June 18, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

What is a Corpse Reviver No. 1?: The Corpse Reviver No. 1 is a cocktail made with 4 ingredients, traditionally served in a Cocktail Glass. It has an ABV of approximately 35.3%. A standard serving contains approximately 332 calories.
What does a Corpse Reviver No. 1 taste like?: Corpse Reviver No. 1 has a flavour profile featuring Oak, Apple, Spice, Dried Fruit. The exact taste varies depending on the brands and measures used.
What food goes well with a Corpse Reviver No. 1?: Corpse Reviver No. 1 pairs well with BBQ, Steak, Grilled Meat. The pairing is based on complementary flavour profiles from the recipe's ingredients.
How strong is a Corpse Reviver No. 1?: The Corpse Reviver No. 1 has an ABV of approximately 35.3%. That's approximately 2.28 US standard drinks. This recipe is estimated to contain 332 kcal, 3.0g sugar, 4.2g carbs. Strength varies depending on the exact measures and ingredients used.
When is a Corpse Reviver No. 1 typically served?: Corpse Reviver No. 1 is often suggested for BBQ / Cookout, Winter / Cozy, based on its flavour profile and typical serve.
What drinks are similar to a Corpse Reviver No. 1?: If you enjoy Corpse Reviver No. 1, the "similar flavour profile" suggestions on this page point to cocktails that share its flavour character. Drinks with a matching spirit base and comparable body and acidity feel closest.
Can I make a Corpse Reviver No. 1 at home?: Yes. The Corpse Reviver No. 1 uses 4 ingredients, making it straightforward to prepare at home. You will need a Cocktail Glass. Use quality spirits and fresh ingredients for the best result.
What do the sensory profile dimensions mean?: Sensory profile dimensions describe key flavour characteristics: Body (light to full), Dryness (sweet to bone dry), Acidity (flat to crisp), Fruitiness (subtle to prominent) and Boldness (delicate to bold). Each scale helps you compare cocktails at a glance and find ones with similar character.
How do I use sensory profiles to find cocktails I like?: Compare the Body, Acidity and Fruitiness of Corpse Reviver No. 1 with other cocktails. If you enjoy this drink, look for others with a similar profile. Adjust one dimension at a time to discover new favourites while staying in your flavour comfort zone.