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Shaken · 1 serving

Corpse Reviver #5

A balanced shaken cocktail combining tequila blanco, lemon juice, quinquina.

Short answer

Corpse Reviver #5 is a shaken cocktail made with tequila blanco, lemon juice, quinquina, and pineapple syrup. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodShaken
GlassCoupe
LevelMedium
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Corpse Reviver #5 ingredients

These original amounts make 1 serving. Compare cl, US fluid ounces and parts to use the measure you have at home.

How ml, US oz and parts work
Corpse Reviver #5 ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Tequila Blanco22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz1 part
Lemon Juice22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz1 part
Quinquina22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz1 part
Pineapple syrup22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz1 part

Garnish: Compact lemon peel

Method

How to make Corpse Reviver #5

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill a coupe and cut one compact strip of lemon peel.

  2. 02

    Measure the blanco tequila, fresh lemon juice, quinquina, and pineapple syrup into a shaker.

  3. 03

    Fill the shaker with solid ice and seal it securely.

  4. 04

    Shake hard for 10–15 seconds until thoroughly cold.

  5. 05

    Fine-strain into the chilled coupe so no ice fragments remain.

  6. 06

    Express the compact lemon peel over the surface, retain it neatly, and serve.

Tasting profile

What does Corpse Reviver #5 taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are sourness (4/5) and freshness (4/5).

Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness4 / 5
Bitterness1 / 5
Strength3 / 5
Freshness4 / 5

Quick answers

Corpse Reviver #5 questions

What is in a Corpse Reviver #5?

Kokto’s build uses tequila blanco, lemon juice, quinquina, and pineapple syrup.

How long does a Corpse Reviver #5 take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 5 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a Corpse Reviver #5 prepared?

It uses a shaken method and is served in a coupe. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.

Is a Corpse Reviver #5 alcohol-free?

No. This Kokto recipe contains alcoholic ingredients and is intended only for adults of legal drinking age.

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Evidence

Sources & editorial note

The ingredients and steps above are Kokto's recipe specification. An external classic reference may use different amounts or techniques; follow one complete specification when mixing.

  • Cocktail App English editorial catalog B042https://www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2011/11/corpse-reviver-5-rickhouse-bar-recipe-tequila-absinthe.html · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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