Step 1.
- Chill a coupe glass by filling it with ice water.
Step 2.
- In a cocktail shaker, add 1.5 ounces of absinthe, 0.75 ounces of sweet vermouth, and 0.5 ounces of orange liqueur.
Step 3.
- Add ice to the shaker and shake well until chilled.
Step 4.
- Empty the ice water from the coupe glass, then strain the mixture into the glass.
Step 5.
- Garnish with an orange twist by expressing the oils over the cocktail before placing it in the drink.