How to Mix & Drink Absinthe

Probably the most popular way to mix and drink Absinthe is a practice called...

Louching:

Pour a shot of Absinthe into a glass, place an Absinthe spoon over the rim of the glass and place a sugar cube on the spoon.

Slowly pour ice cold water over the sugar cube, when the water mixes with the Absinthe, it releases the essential oils that turn the drink a milky white. The dissolved sugar decreases the bitterness of the drink. And drink up.

About the following Absinthe Recipes:

The Following Absinthe Recipes are from Burke's Complete Cocktail & Drinking Recipes (1941). A few of them have been modified slightly for better clarity.

Absinthe American Style:

- Absinthe, 1 Jigger
- Gum Syrup, 6 Dashes
- Water, 2 Ounces *

Pour all the ingredients into a cocktail shaker with lots of ice. Shake until the shaker becomes frosted, then serve in a Collins or Rocks glass.

(* The original recipe calls for 2 Glasses; "Glass" in that context is a standard whiskey or shot glass)

Absinthe French Style:

- 1 Jigger of Absinthe

Fill a large glass with ice and water, put the Absinthe in another large glass, and let the water drip into the Absinthe until the Absinthe shows a milky cloudy color. Then serve.

Absinthe Italian Style:

- Absinthe, 1 Jigger
- Anisette, 4 Tablespoonfuls
- Maraschino, 3 Dashes

Place the ingredients in a large glass with cracked ice, pour in ice water to fill the glass. Stir and serve.

Absinthe Swiss Style:

- Absinthe, 1 Jigger

Put the Absinthe in a large glass and add as much water as is desired.

More great Absinthe Drink Recipes coming soon!

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