Step 1.
- Chill a coupe glass by filling it with ice water.
Step 2.
- In a cocktail shaker, combine 1.5 oz of absinthe, 0.5 oz of sweet vermouth, and 0.5 oz of orange liqueur.
Step 3.
- Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds.
Step 4.
- Empty the ice water from the chilled glass.
Step 5.
- Strain the mixture into the chilled coupe glass.
Step 6.
- Garnish with a lemon twist, expressing the oils over the drink before placing it on the rim.