Anis-thetic

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Serve in

an Old-fashioned glass...
12 fresh Mint leaves
2 fl oz Bourbon whiskey
¼ fl oz Giffard Menthe Pastille
¼ fl oz Benedictine D.O.M.
⅛ fl oz Anisette liqueur
⅛ fl oz Sugar syrup (2 sugar to 1 water)
3 dash Angostura Aromatic Bitters
3 dash Peychaud's Bitters
¼ fl oz Chilled water (omit if using wet ice)
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How to make:

SHAKE all ingredients and fine strain into an empty chilled glass.

Garnish:

Mint sprig & absinthe mist from atomiser

Comment:

As the name suggests, this bourbon-based drink is fresh breath-tastic.

About:

Adapted from a drink created in 2009 by Danny Murphy at the Met Bar, London, England. Originally made with homemade anis syrup and without crème de menthe.

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