Potion of Power Cocktail Recipe

Ingredients:

• 2 oz bourbon
• 1 oz sweet vermouth
• Splash of absinthe
• Dash of aromatic bitters
• Ice cubes
• Lemon twist, for garnish

Instructions:

1. Fill a mixing glass or cocktail shaker with ice cubes.

2. Add the bourbon, sweet vermouth, splash of absinthe, and dash of aromatic bitters to the mixing glass or cocktail shaker.

3. Stir the ingredients well for about 30 seconds to chill the mixture and properly incorporate the flavors.

4. Strain the Potion of Power into a chilled crystal glass.

5. Using a vegetable peeler or a knife, carefully peel a strip of lemon zest from a fresh lemon.

6. Twist the lemon zest over the surface of the drink to release its aromatic oils, then drop it into the glass as a garnish.

7. Optionally, you can flame the lemon twist by holding a flame over the surface of the cocktail and gently squeezing the lemon zest to release its oils, creating a burst of flame.

8. Serve the Potion of Power immediately and enjoy the potent and complex flavors of this bewitching cocktail!

This Potion of Power cocktail combines the rich and robust flavors of bourbon with the sweetness of sweet vermouth, the herbal notes of absinthe, and the aromatic complexity of bitters. The lemon twist garnish adds a bright and citrusy aroma, enhancing the overall drinking experience. Sip slowly and savor the magic!