Greetings & Salutations Recipe

Chill glass

Place a coupe or lowball glass in the freezer for at least 5 minutes while you prepare the cocktail, or fill it with ice water to chill and discard before serving.

Absinthe rinse

Pour the 0.25 tsp absinthe into the chilled serving glass, swirl to coat the inside surfaces, then discard any excess (or leave a thin coating). This adds an aromatic salutation.

Add 2 oz gin, 0.5 oz dry vermouth, 0.5 oz fresh lemon juice, 0.25 oz simple syrup, 0.25 oz orange liqueur and 2 dashes orange bitters into a cocktail shaker.

Add 1 cup of ice to the shaker. Seal and shake vigorously for 12–15 seconds until the outside of the shaker becomes frosty and the mixture is well chilled and slightly diluted.

If you prefer a smoother texture, double-strain the cocktail through a fine mesh strainer into a mixing glass with fresh ice and stir gently for 10 seconds, then strain into the prepared serving glass.

If you used an ice water chill, discard the water and dry the glass. Place a single large clear ice cube into a rocks glass (if serving on the rocks) or prepare the chilled coupe for a neat pour.

Strain the shaken cocktail into the prepared glass over the large cube or neat into the chilled coupe.

Express the lemon twist over the drink to release oils, then rub the peel on the glass rim and drop it in as a garnish. Optionally float an edible flower on top for a decorative 'salutation'.

Serve immediately with a friendly greeting — 'Greetings & Salutations' — and enjoy responsibly.