As a fellow absinthe lover I’d recommend rinsing the glass with absinthe instead of mixing it in- makes the absinthe more present without being overpowering. In fact, sounds so good I’m going to make one now!
Made a riff on this tonight using A’bunadh, Antica Formula, Honey Syrup, dash each Peychaud and Angostura (Fee’s), adding 1/3oz Laphroaig CS and served up. It’s sublime.