- 1
Pre-chill a Nick & Nora glass.
- 2
Peel a wide strip of orange zest and set aside for garnish.
- 3
Combine dry vermouth, Bénédictine, and absinthe in a mixing glass.
- 4
Add ice and stir for approximately 30 seconds until well chilled and properly diluted.
- 5
Fine strain into the chilled Nick & Nora glass.
- 6
Express the orange zest twist over the surface of the drink, then place on the rim as garnish.
The absinthe dose here is small but pivotal - it acts as a seasoning rather than a featured ingredient, so resist the urge to pour heavy. A rinse-level addition can work if absinthe is your fallback, but measuring to 8ml keeps the recipe honest.
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