Step 1.
- Chill a cocktail glass by filling it with ice water while you prepare the drink.
Step 2.
- In a cocktail shaker, combine 2 ounces of gin, 0.5 ounces of maraschino liqueur, 0.5 ounces of crème de violette, and 0.25 ounces of absinthe.
Step 3.
- Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until well chilled.
Step 4.
- Empty the ice water from the chilled glass and strain the mixture into the glass.
Step 5.
- Garnish with a lemon twist and an edible flower on top for a whimsical touch.