The legacy of absinthe as a mysterious, addictive, and mind-altering drink continues to this day.

THE TRADITIONAL FRENCH RITUAL
Absinthe is traditionally served with 1 - 3 sugar cubes. Put the sugar cubes on a flat, slotted spoon over the glass of absinthe. Slowly dribble water on the cube to melt it. This allows sugar syrup to drip through the holes in the spoon into the absinthe.

THE BOHEMIAN ABSINTHE RITUAL
It has become a tradition to burn sugar over czech absinthe. Place the sugar cubes on the spoon and pour absinthe over them so they might soak it up. Some choose to dip the cubes in the absinth and then place them on the spoon. Set the sugar cubes on fire. The sugar will caramelize and melt allowing melted crops to fall into the absinth. The remaining sugar is then stirred into the drink and cold water is added. Absinthe usually contains more than 60% alcohol you should be careful with the bohemian ritual. The absinthe in the glass shouldn't begin to burn. Often times the drips of sugar are burning and immediately set the absinthe on fire. Most glassware is not designed to contain a fire and will break. BE CAREFUL!

MORE ABSINTHE COCKTAILS!

Green Fairy
1 shot Absinthe
1 shot Water
1 shot fresh lemon juice
2 or 3 teaspoons sugar
2 teaspoons egg white
Dash Angostura Bitters
Method: Shake thoroughly and strain into a cocktail glass.

Green Demon
6 tips of mint
1 shot Absinthe
1 shot vodka
Juice of 1/2 a lime
Dash syrup de gomme (sugar syrup)
Orange bitters
Method: Shake the mint tips with ice, strain into a martini glass and add other ingredients.

If this doesnt have you seeing green fairies (or demons), nothing will.

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