About this Cocktail

Type: Other Cocktails

The traditional way of serving absinthe. The drip cocktail was common until absinthe was banned in most countries before the 1st World War.

This cocktail requires lots of patience as the water drips over the sugar. This process is essential to dissolve the whole cube of sugar. This produces enough sweetness to balance the absinthe.

Contributor: Book of Cocktails

How to Make it

Ingredients

1/2 shot Absinthe

1 cube Sugar

2 shots Mineral Water (Chilled)

Garnishes

Choice of Cocktail Glass

Old-fashioned Glass

Detailed Method

Pour absinthe into the glass. Place a slotted absinthe spoon across the top of the glass. Place the sugar cube on the spoon.

Make a small hole in the cap of the bottle of chilled mineral water. Drip the water over the cube of sugar, allowing it to dissolve and drip into the glass.

Depending on taste, the same amount of sugar is usually added as water, however full strength absinthe can require more water.

Add ice cubes, stir and serve. If you don’t have an Absinthe glass, an Old-fashioned glass will do.

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