Attention
by Absinthe Cocktails (Kate Simon), 2010
Ingredients
Preparation
Combine ingredients in a mixing glass with ice and stir until chilled. Add a twist of lemon peel into the glass.
Glass
Coupe Glass
Ice
None
The Attention leads with gin's juniper backbone, immediately complicated by a whisper of anise from the absinthe. Crème de violette adds a subtle floral sweetness that softens the drink's edges, while dry vermouth and orange bitters keep everything grounded and balanced. The result is aromatic and slightly ethereal, a martini variation with a perfumed, old-world character.