Revived Spirits Nightcap

This delightful Cognac-based cocktail, Frank Caiafa’s Corpse Reviver No. 1, is the perfect way to unwind at the end of the day. Not to be mistaken for a morning pick-me-up, this spirit-forward concoction is smooth, rich, and deeply satisfying. With the warming notes of Cognac, the apple essence of Calvados, and the sweet complexity of vermouth, this cocktail is a refined choice for a nightcap.

Revived Spirits Nightcap

A smooth and rich Cognac-based cocktail with warming notes, perfect for a nightcap.

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 ounces Cognac
  • 3/4 ounce Calvados
  • 3/4 ounce sweet vermouth
  • 1 dash orange bitters

Instructions

  1. Fill a mixing glass with ice.
  2. Pour in Cognac, Calvados, sweet vermouth, and orange bitters.
  3. Stir the ingredients for 30 seconds.
  4. Strain the mixture into a chilled cocktail glass.
  5. Garnish with a twist of orange peel.