North By Northwest

by @brian.effin.miller, @deathandcompany

Ingredients

1.5oz
0.25oz
1.5oz
Champagne

To top; exact amounts may vary

Preparation

Combine all ingredients with ice in a cocktail shaker and shake for 8-10 seconds. Double strain and serve.

Glass
Highball Glass
Ice
Large Cube

A bracing, effervescent cocktail that balances gin's botanical backbone against a whisper of anise from the absinthe. The lemon juice provides sharp acidity, while the champagne lifts the drink with fine bubbles and a dry, toasty finish. The result is crisp and aromatic, with the absinthe adding an herbal undercurrent rather than dominating—sophisticated and refreshing, built for slow sipping.