Train’s A Comin’
Ingredients
Method
Rinse the inside of a chilled rocks glass with absinthe and set aside. Add the cognac, blanc vermouth, Creme Yvette, lemon juice and Concord grape syrup into a shaker with ice and shake until well-chilled. Double strain into the absinthe-rinsed glass filled with ice. Garnish with a lemon twist. *Concord grape syrup: Add 4 cups Concord grape juice to a saucepan. Reduce mixture for 1 hour over medium-low heat. When mixture has reduced by half, add 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar and continue cooking until mixture has reduced by half again (about 10 minutes). Remove from heat and let cool for 30 minutes. Strain and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.