Necromancer

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Cocktail History

The Necromancer is a modern cocktail that was created by Jacob Briars, a bartender and brand ambassador at Bacardí. Another variation of the Corpse Reviver No. 2, the recipe also calls for gin, absinthe, and lemon, but it swaps the ratios of the gin and absinthe in favor of more anise-flavored spirit. It also omits the citrus liqueur and opts for floral elderflower liqueur instead.

Cocktail Ingredients

To make this cocktail, you’ll need the following ingredients:

Absinthe: This is a spirit made by distilling a neutral alcohol with wormwood, anise, fennel, and other botanicals to develop a strong, herbal flavor.

Elderflower Liqueur: This is a liqueur made with elderflower blossoms, distilled alcohol, water, and sugar, which are blended and infused to develop a light, floral flavor.

Lillet Blanc: This is a liqueur made in France with white wine, citrus liqueurs, herbs, and quinine, which are blended and fortified with brandy to develop a floral, citrus flavor.

Lemon Juice: This is the liquid extracted from the flesh of ripe lemons that has a sweet, tangy flavor and light yellow color.

Gin: This is a spirit made by redistilling a neutral spirit with juniper berries and other botanicals to develop a distinctive, aromatic flavor.

Lemon Twist: This is the peel of a lemon that has been twisted into a corkscrew shape.

Brands I Used

• 🔗 Great Lakes Distillery Amerique 1912 Absinthe Verte
• 🔗 St. Elder Natural Elderflower Liqueur
• 🔗 Lillet Blanc
• 🔗 PARK Distillery Alpine Dry Gin

Bartending Tools

To make this cocktail, you’ll need the following bar tools:

Jigger: This is used to measure and pour ingredients. I used the Japanese jigger from the A Bar Above 14-Piece Silver Bar Set.

Boston Shaker: This is used to shake ingredients. I used the Boston shaker from the A Bar Above 14-Piece Silver Bar Set.

Hawthorne Strainer: This is used to strain out ice and solid ingredients after the cocktail is shaken. I used the A Bar Above Hawthorne Strainer.

Paring Knife: This is used to cut ingredients. I used the OXO Good Grips 3.5 Inch Paring Knife.

Juicer: This is used to juice citrus. I used the ALEEHAI Manual Fruit Juicer.

Peeler: This is used to remove the garnish peel from the citrus. I used the OXO Good Grips 2-Piece Peeler Set.

Tasting Notes

This cocktail has the following flavor profile:

• Appearance: Light yellow color

• Aroma: Citrus and anise

• Taste: Slight herbal and citrus flavor with an explosion of absinthe and florals

• Finish: Tartness and vermouth

Kendall’s Take
“Absinthe always brings its signature anise edge to every template, but this cocktail balances it in a way that makes it approachable without losing its character. The herbal notes mingle with the other floral and citrus-forward ingredients to create a layered, mysterious, and intriguing drink. For anyone curious about absinthe, the Necromancer is a thoughtfully crafted introduction that delivers both complexity and personality, plus some spooky season-themed vibes.”

Recipe

This cocktail recipe was found in the publication Liquor.com.