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CORPSE REVIVER NO. 2

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Equal parts gin, Cointreau, Lillet Blanc, and fresh lemon come together with a touch of absinthe in this bright, elegant classic. Discover the story, technique, and balance behind the Corpse Reviver No. 2.

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