Second Cousin

Name: Second Cousin
Total time: 5 min
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

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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

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5 mins

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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

Step 1

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.

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