Self-Starter Cocktail

• 1/4 ounce absinthe or Pernod
• Ice
• 1 1/2 ounces gin
• 3/4 ounce Lillet blanc
• 1/4 ounce apricot brandy

1. Rinse a chilled coupe with the absinthe, then pour it out.
2. Fill a pint glass with ice.
3. Add all of the remaining ingredients and stir well.
4. Strain into the prepared coupe.

gin, lillet blanc, brandy

Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/self-starter-cocktail-cocktails-2008 (may not work)