Name: Plum Reviver
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: ¼ ounce (1½ teaspoons) absinthe; 1½ ounces (3 tablespoons) recipe; 1 ounce (2 tablespoons) London dry gin; 1 ounce (2 tablespoons) Lillet Blanc; Plum wedge

Why This Recipe Works

The Plum Reviver is a unique take on the Corpse Reviver No. 2, a theoretical hangover cure made with gin, Lillet Blanc, orange liqueur, lemon juice, and absinthe. We replaced the signature citrus components with our Plum Shrub Syrup. The shrub syrup and Lillet Blanc combined for a bold fruit-forward flavor, embracing the herbal botanicals of the gin for a well-balanced cocktail. Rinsing the glass with absinthe contributed just a hint of anise.

Before You Begin

You can substitute Herbsaint or another dry, anise-forward liqueur, such as Ricard or dry anisette, for the absinthe. You can find the recipe for our Plum Shrub Syrup here.

Instructions

Pour absinthe into chilled cocktail glass, then tilt and rotate glass to coat with absinthe; pour off excess liquid and set glass aside.

Add shrub syrup, gin, and Lillet Blanc to cocktail shaker, then fill shaker with ice. Shake mixture until fully combined and well chilled, about 15 seconds. Strain cocktail into chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with plum wedge and serve.