Rinse a chilled cocktail glass with absinthe and toss the excess.
In a shaker, add ¾ ounce of gin, ¾ ounce of Lillet Blanc or Cocchi Americano, ¾ ounce of orange liqueur, and ¼ ounce of freshly squeezed lemon juice.
Fill the shaker with ice and shake until well-chilled.
Strain the cocktail into the prepared glass.
Garnish with an orange peel.
Notes
For a sweeter version, add a dash of sugar to the shaker before shaking.To balance the potent alcohol content, Corpse Reviver No. 2 Cocktail is often served as an aperitif or a brunch drink.
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