Reviving Nightcap

This Cognac cocktail, known as Frank Caiafa’s Corpse Reviver No. 1, is not a remedy for hangovers but rather the perfect nightcap. With a base of Cognac and Calvados, combined with the rich sweetness of sweet vermouth and a hint of orange bitters, it delivers a spirit-forward experience that is ideal for winding down in the evening.

Reviving Nightcap

A Cognac-based cocktail with Calvados, sweet vermouth, and a touch of orange bitters, perfect for a nightcap.

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 ounces Cognac (preferably Courvoisier VSOP)
  • 3/4 ounce Calvados (preferably Boulard Grand Solage VSOP)
  • 3/4 ounce sweet vermouth (preferably Carpano Antica)
  • 1 dash orange bitters (preferably Regans')

Instructions

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