Absinthe Drip
The Absinthe Drip is a herbal spirit-forward cocktail made with Absinthe, Sugar Cube and Water. It is built and served in an absinthe glass, about 17% ABV before ice melts.
- Method
- Built
- Glass
- Absinthe glass
- Served
- Neat/Up
- Strength
- About 17% ABV before ice melts
- Family
- Spirit-forward
- Flavour
- Herbal & floral
- Listed in
- Difford's Guide Hall of Fame
Ingredients
- 30mlAbsinthe
- 1Sugar Cube
- 90mlWater
How to make it
- Place sugar cube on slotted spoon over glass with absinthe.
- Slowly drip ice water over sugar until dissolved and absinthe louches.
Tip: Fill the glass right to the top with ice so the drink stays cold without watering down fast.
About the Absinthe Drip
The ritualistic preparation was popularized in 19th century Paris.
Missing something?
- No Sugar Cube? Use Sugar (1 teaspoon per cube)
- No Sugar Cube? Use Simple Syrup (About 7.5 ml per cube)
All swaps for Sugar Cube
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