Step 1.
- Chill a cocktail glass by filling it with ice water.
Step 2.
- In a shaker, combine 1.5 oz of absinthe, 0.5 oz of fresh lime juice, and 0.5 oz of simple syrup.
Step 3.
- Add ice to the shaker and shake well for about 15 seconds.
Step 4.
- Empty the cocktail glass and strain the mixture into the glass.
Step 5.
- Garnish with a fresh mint sprig.