Recipes Second Cousin Be the first to rate & review! Since dry vermouth is a major component of the Second Cousin, Sean Hoard prefers to use a good-quality brand like Dolin. It's lighter, drier and smoother than less expensive commercial varieties. Plus: More Great Cocktail Recipes By Sean Hoard Updated on December 22, 2021 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Total Time: 5 mins Yield: 1 Ingredients 1/4 ounce absinthe Ice 1 ounce dry vermouth 1 ounce Cocchi Americano (fortified, slightly bitter aperitif wine) 1/4 ounce pear brandy 1 teaspoon honey syrup (2/3 teaspoon honey mixed with 1/3 teaspoon warm water) 1 grapefruit twist Directions Rinse a chilled rocks glass with the absinthe; pour out the excess and add ice. In a mixing glass, combine the vermouth, Cocchi Americano, pear brandy and honey syrup; fill with ice and stir well. Strain into the prepared rocks glass, then pinch the grapefruit twist over the drink and discard. Rate it Print