The Smoky Sazerac

This cocktail is a modern twist on the classic Sazerac, with a smoky and complex flavor profile. To make it, you'll need: - 2 oz bourbon - 1/4 oz Gran Marnier - 1/4 oz absinthe - 2 dashes of bitters - Ice To prepare, first rinse a chilled rocks glass with the absinthe and discard the excess. In a mixing glass, combine the bourbon, Gran Marnier, and bitters. Add ice and stir until well chilled. Strain into the prepared rocks glass over a large ice cube. Garnish with a lemon twist or a spritz of orange oil.