Golden Bowl

1. 1

   Finely grate the ginger, wrap it in cheesecloth and squeeze out the juice.

2. 2

   Make simple syrup by combining the superfine sugar with 1 cup water in a jar; shake until sugar is dissolved.

3. 3

   (This will keep in the refrigerator for weeks.)

4. 4

   In a mixing glass, muddle salt and fennel fronds.

5. 5

   Add whiskey, orange juice, 1 teaspoon simple syrup, absinthe, lemon juice and 1/2 teaspoon of the ginger juice.

6. 6

   Fill mixing glass 2/3 full of ice and shake vigorously.

7. 7

   Taste and add more simple syrup if you like.

8. 8

   Using a fine mesh strainer, pour into a chilled cocktail glass.

9. 9

   Garnish with a sprig of fennel frond.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.