Photographed in an UB Koto Old Fashioned 30cl

Ingredients:

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1⁄12 oz	La Fée Parisienne absinthe
1 2⁄3 oz	Calvados / apple brandy / straight applejack
1⁄2 oz	Straight rye whiskey (100 proof /50% alc./vol.)
1⁄3 oz	Monin Pure Cane Syrup (65.0°brix, equivalent to 2:1 rich syrup)
3 dash	Peychaud's or other Creole-style bitters
1 dash	Angostura Aromatic Bitters

How to make:

1. Select and pre-chill an Old-fashioned glass.
2. Prepare garnish of lemon zest twist and lemon zest knot.
3. POUR absinthe into chilled glass and roll glass so as to coat the inside with absinthe.
4. Discard excess and set glass aside.
5. STIR other ingredients with ice.
6. STRAIN into absinthe-rinsed glass.
7. Express lime zest twist over cocktail and discard.
8. Garnish with a lemon zest knot.

Strength & taste guide:

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Alcohol content:

• 1.7 standard drinks
• 29.68% alc./vol. (29.68° proof)
• 23.4 grams of pure alcohol

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