Komm, Süsser Tod Cocktail

This cocktail is inspired by the bittersweet melody of "Komm, Süsser Tod" from the Evangelion Finally soundtrack. It's a combination of sweet and sour flavors, with a bitter finish that represents the melancholic tone of the song. Ingredients: - 1 oz. gin - 1 oz. lemon juice - 1 oz. Lillet Blanc - 1/2 oz. Cynar - 1/2 oz. honey syrup - 1/4 oz. absinthe - Dash of orange bitters - Lemon twist, for garnish Instructions: 1. Fill a shaker with ice. 2. Add gin, lemon juice, Lillet Blanc, Cynar, honey syrup, absinthe, and orange bitters. 3. Shake vigorously. 4. Strain into a chilled coupe glass. 5. Garnish with a lemon twist. The combination of bitter Cynar and absinthe, sweet honey syrup, and tart lemon juice creates a complex and balanced flavor profile that pays homage to the emotional depth of "Komm, Süsser Tod."