How do you make a shot of absinthe?

Steps

  1. Pour the absinthe into a stemmed glass.
  2. Place a slotted absinthe spoon over the rim of the glass and set a sugar cube on top of the spoon.
  3. Using an absinthe fountain or water carafe, slowly pour or drip 4 1/2 to 6 ounces of ice-cold filtered water over the sugar cube into the glass.

How much water do I add to absinthe?

Using a carafe, pour a small amount of ice water onto the cube, causing it to loosen. Slowly drizzle more water to achieve a water-absinthe ratio between 3:1 and 5:1, depending on taste. The absinthe will louche, taking on an opaque milky color.

How do you drink real absinthe?

The traditional way to drink absinthe is by placing a slotted spoon with a sugar cube on top of a glass of absinthe, then slowly dripping ice cold water from an absinthe fountain, which slowly dissolves the sugar into the glass. Some people (myself included) prefer the slowly dripping ice water without any sugar.

How much sugar do you put in absinthe?

Place 1 to 2 sugar cubes on top of the spoon. Make sure the cubes are over the holes in the spoon so the sugar will drip into the glass as it dissolves. For a slightly bitter absinthe, add 1 sugar cube. For a sweeter absinthe, add 2 sugar cubes.

What do you mix absinthe with?

Absinthe also mixes well with rum, vermouth and gin, as well as fruity elements like blackberries, orange peel, and grenadine. Dust off your cocktail shaker and try a new drink from F&W’s guide to absinthe—maybe you’ll see the green fairy.

Why do you add sugar to absinthe?

Because of its incredibly high alcohol content, absinthe shouldn’t be taken as a shooter alone. The most common way to drink absinthe is to place a sugar cube on a slotted spoon over a shot of absinthe and slowly pour cold water over the sugar until it dissolves.

Do you have to use sugar cubes for absinthe?

An essential for the authentic French ritual called the absinthe louche, these absinthe sugar cubes are perfectly designed to bring out the best in the Green Fairy. To properly louche absinthe, you need the right sugar cubes.