Madame Lily

Use 2:1 rich simple syrup for its listed portion.

Use these specified component styles: Light white rum (charcoal-filtered 1-4 years old).

Chill a Champagne flute and set it aside.

Prepare a garnish by twisting lime zest and selecting an edible white flower.

Rinse the chilled glass with absinthe, swirling it around to coat, then discard the excess.

Muddle fresh apple and sugar syrup in the base of a shaker.

Add light white rum, Calvados or apple brandy or straight applejack, and freshly squeezed lime juice.

Shake the mixture with ice until well chilled.

Fine strain the cocktail into the absinthe-rinsed Champagne flute.

Express the lime zest twist over the cocktail and discard it.

Garnish with the selected edible white flower.