Corpse Reviver #2

Corpse Reviver #2: 3/4 ounce gin; 3/4 ounce lemon juice; 3/4 ounce Cointreau; 3/4 ounce Lillet blanc; 1 dash absinthe; Shake with ice. Strain into a cocktail glass.; Source: "The Savoy Cocktail Book" by Harry Craddock (1930)

This is the most popular of the "Corpse Reviver" cocktails, and typically is the only one that people know. It is an excellent drink which provides a delightful balance of ingredients.