How To Drink Absinthe

Expand the description and view the text of the steps for this how-to video. Check out Howcast for other do-it-yourself videos from Seaworthy and more videos in the Drinking category. You can contribute too! Create your own DIY guide at www.howcast.com or produce your own Howcast spots with the Howcast Filmmakers Program at www.howcast.com Savor the potent spirit -- up to 140 proof! -- that is once again being sold in the US after a nearly century-long ban. To complete this How-To you will need: Absinthe A jigger A parfait glass A slotted spoon A sugar cube Ice-cold spring water A lighter or match (optional) Step 1: Pour an ounce or two of absinthe into a tall, heavy, thick-stemmed glass, like a parfait glass. Step 2: Place an absinthe spoon -- a flat, metal, slotted spoon -- across the rim of the glass. Step 3: Put a sugar cube on the slots of the spoon. Step 4: Slowly drip three to six ounces of cold spring water over the sugar cube until the sugar is dissolved. The absinthe will turn from transparent green to a cloudy green or yellow. Tip: Some people dip the sugar cube in absinthe and set the cube on fire before dousing it with ice water. Step 5: Stir with the slotted spoon and enjoy. Thanks for watching How To Drink Absinthe! If you enjoyed this video subscribe to the Howcast YouTube channel! www.youtube.com
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