Served straight-up in a martini glass and garnished with fresh grapes, this no-fuss cocktail is made a standout by a final mist of absinthe that tickles the nose and awakens the palate.
                
 
            
            
                
                
                
    
      
  
                
                
            
            
            
            
            
            
            
                
                    
                    
                    
                        
                            
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                                            4
                                            
                                            red grapes
                                            
                                        
 
                                    
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                                            3/4
                                            
                                            ounce vodka
                                            
                                        
 
                                    
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                                            3/4
                                            
                                            ounce Cocchi Americano
                                            
                                        
 
                                    
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                                            1/2
                                            
                                            ounce St-Germain liqueur
                                            
                                        
 
                                    
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                                            1/4
                                            
                                            ounce fresh lemon juice
                                            
                                        
 
                                    
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                                            Ice
                                            
                                        
 
                                    
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                                            Mist of absinthe
                                            
                                        
 
                                    
                                
                            
                         
                    
                 
            
            
            
            
            
            
            
            
                
                    
                    
                    
                        
                            
                        
                            
                        
                            
                        
                            
                                
                                
                                
                                    
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Muddle 4 grapes in a mixing glass then add the remaining ingredients, except for the absinthe, and ice and shake until thoroughly chilled. Strain into a martini glass then zest with an orange peel and mist with absinthe. Garnish with grapes.