Endurance

Ingredients

• 4 to 6 fresh mint leaves
• 4 strawberries, cored and quartered
• 1 ounce simple syrup (Faerie Fire)
• 4 ounces brandy
• Roughly cracked or small ice cubes
• ½ ounce absinthe, to rinse
• Crushed ice
• Club soda, to top
• 2 fresh mint sprigs, for garnish
• 2 strawberries, for garnish

Equipment

• 2 Highball or Collins glasses

Instructions

1. In a cocktail shaker, muddle the mint leaves and strawberries to gently release their juices. Add the simple syrup and brandy. Fill the shaker halfway with ice, cover, and shake to chill, about 30 seconds. Pour ¼ ounce absinthe into each of two highball glasses and swirl to coat. Pour out the excess. Fill the glasses with crushed ice. Strain and divide the mixture evenly between the two glasses, and top with club soda. Garnish each cocktail with a sprig of mint and a strawberry. Serve at once.