Son of a Preacher Man

2 oz Bourbon, Bulleit
3⁄4 oz Elderflower liqueur, St. Germain
3⁄4 oz Grapefruit juice
1⁄2 oz Lemon juice
1⁄4 oz Simple syrup
1⁄4 t Orange bitters, Regans' orange bitters (eyedropper full)
1 rinse Absinthe
Instructions

Rinse glass with absinthe. Shake, strain, up.

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Created by
Toby Mahoney, Bradstreet Crafthouse, Minneapolis, MN
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  • No absinthe. Don't care. Delicious. — ★★★★
  • Worked well with half rye per the comments. Well balanced and yummy. — ★★★★★
  • Nice interplay of sweet from the bourbon and elderflower with the sour citrus. Interesting flavors.
  • Delicious, easy-drinking, creation. Used half rye / half bourbon to simulate the Bulleit. — ★★★★★
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Comments

The Pernod rinse might overpower the nose a bit on this one, but over nice balance and good flavor.

Used Maker's 101. The St Germain doesn't come through much, I'm mostly getting citrus.