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This Martini-style cocktail needs to be served well stirred in an ice-cold glass. Originally a shaken drink, it benefits from dilution, hence a splash...
1/12 oz is correct and is equal to 2.5ml (approx. 1/4 a barspoon). Metric measures are more straightforward. Please click on "measures & measuring" under the recipe above for more info.
Did take one of Nanda Sandhu's recommendations and did an additional spray of absinthe on the top. It did get rid a little of the violet floral taste, with it remaining in the background.
Particularly if you are making a mini-version (half quantities) be very careful with the absinthe and creme de violette quantities, as this is critical to the balance of this flavoursome cocktail