Clarkson’s Antidote

Among classic cocktail enthusiasts, the Corpse Reviver No. 1 is considered a bit lackluster. By spotlighting the apple brandy with an entourage of supporting flavors–cinnamon from the bitters, vanilla from the dark rum, anise from the absinthe–this Downton variation, created in honor of Dr. Clarkson, is a lifesaver.