The Educator's Refresher

This cocktail is a perfect pick-me-up for any tired teacher. Made with rye whiskey and absinthe, it packs a punch while also offering a refreshing and smooth taste. Here's how to make it: Ingredients: - 2 oz rye whiskey - 1/2 oz absinthe - 1/2 oz simple syrup - 1/2 oz fresh squeezed lemon juice - 2 dashes of angostura bitters - Fresh mint leaves Instructions: 1. In a shaker, muddle a few fresh mint leaves with simple syrup. 2. Add rye whiskey, absinthe, fresh squeezed lemon juice, and angostura bitters to the shaker. 3. Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for about 10 seconds. 4. Strain the cocktail into a chilled glass over ice and garnish with a fresh mint sprig. Sip and enjoy the refreshing and invigorating taste of "The Educator's Refresher" after a long day of teaching.