How is absinthe served?
A – There are a number of ways of serving absinthe however the common ritual is as follows. After the absinthe was prepared (distilled or steeped) the resulting liquid is placed into a glass large enough to accommodate at least 6 times the volume of the absinthe. The initial amount of liquid generally varies from 1 to 2 ounces. Then, iced water is poured slowly over a cube of sugar resting on a slotted spoon (absinthe spoon – or fork if you don’t have access to an authentic absinthe style spoon). The cold water dissolves the sugar and the solution trickles into the glass thus diluting the European Nobility, Edgar Allan Poe, Vincent Van Gogh, Ernest Hemingway, Aleister Crowley and many other historical figures. Some older recipes use the measurement “tipple” which is quite non-descript. A “tipple” has been roughly defined as “to drink spirituous or strong liquors habitually; to indulge in the frequent and improper used of spirituous liquors; especially, to drink frequently in small quan
