Absinthe, to rinse
2 oz. dry gin
3/4 oz. Luxardo
2 dashes lavender bitters
Champagne
Lime twist, for garnish

1. Rinse a chilled cocktail glass with absinthe.
2. Shake gin, Luxardo, and bitters with ice. Strain into glass.
3. Add a splash of champagne, just enough for the slightest effervescence.
4. Express the oils from the lime twist over the glass and serve.