Absinthe Serving Methods French Serving Method This traditional French serving method is typical of the way absinthe was enjoyed before its ban early in the 19th Century. Pour a measure of absinthe into a glass Place a cube of sugar onto an absinthe spoon and rest on glass - drip 4 to 6 measures iced water over the sugar allowing it to slowly dissolve. Stir with the absinthe spoon and enjoy! Suisse Serving Method Slowly add 3 to 4 parts iced water to a measure of absinthe and stir. Usually Suisse absinthe does not need the addition of sugar however if you find you prefer it a little sweeter follow the traditional French serving method. |
