How do you serve absinthe?

There are two popular methods for serving absinthe, both require the use of an absinthe spoon. This is a large spoon with open slots in it, allowing liquid to pass through. In a pinch, a large fork can work as well.

Method One: Louching

Pour shot of absinthe into glass, place spoon over top and place sugar cube on spoon

Slowly pour cold water over sugar cube, when the water hits the absinthe, it releases oils that turn the drink a milky white.

Be sure to be sitting down..and drink!

Method Two: Flame method

Take a reasonably sized spoonful of sugar, or sugar cube and briefly dunk it in your glass of absinthe.

Light absinthe laced sugar on fire and hold over glass, the burning alcohol will melt the sugar into the glass.

When the fire gets low, stir the remaining sugar into the absinthe and drink.