Step 1.
- Chill the coupe glass by filling it with ice water.
Step 2.
- In a cocktail shaker, combine 2 ounces of absinthe, 1 ounce of fresh lemon juice, and 0.5 ounces of simple syrup.
Step 3.
- Add ice to the shaker and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds.
Step 4.
- Discard the ice water from the chilled glass and strain the mixture into the glass.
Step 5.
- Garnish with a twist of lemon peel, expressing the oils over the drink before placing it on the rim.