Step 1.
- Chill a Nick and Nora glass by filling it with ice water.
Step 2.
- In a shaker, add absinthe, fresh lime juice, simple syrup, and mint leaves.
Step 3.
- Muddle the mint leaves gently to release their flavors.
Step 4.
- Fill the shaker with ice and shake well for about 15 seconds.
Step 5.
- Empty the chilled glass and strain the cocktail mixture into the glass.
Step 6.
- Garnish with a lime wheel on the rim.