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Ingredients
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Cocktail
Garnish
Method
Cocktail
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Rinse (optional)
If you prefer a stronger anise note, pour the 0.25 tsp absinthe into the chilled serving glass, swirl to coat the interior, then discard any excess. For a lighter aroma, skip the rinse and add the absinthe directly to the shaker with the other ingredients.
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Combine ingredients
In a mixing glass or cocktail shaker filled with ice, add 2 oz pisco, 0.75 oz genepy, 0.5 oz blanco vermouth, and 0.25 oz simple syrup (if using). If you skipped the absinthe rinse, add 0.25 tsp absinthe to the mixing glass. Add 1 dash of bitters if you want added complexity.
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Stir and chill
Stir the mixture for 20–30 seconds (about 15–25 full strokes) until well chilled and properly diluted. If you used a shaker instead of stirring, shake vigorously for about 10–12 seconds and then strain.
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Strain & serve
Dump the ice water from the chilled serving glass. Double-strain the cocktail into the prepared coupe or Nick & Nora using a Hawthorne and fine strainer (if available) to ensure smooth texture and remove small ice shards.
Garnish
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Express the lemon twist over the cocktail to release oils, then rub the peel around the rim and drop it into the drink.
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Optionally, slap a thyme sprig between your hands to release aromatics and rest it across the rim or float it on the surface for an herbal note and visual appeal.