How to drink absinthe properly?

While most people are not here to be sick, drinking excessively can cause numerous problems. If you want to be sure you’re not risking your health, you should stick to the legal limit of 1.2 grams of alcohol per 100 milliliters of water. That means no more than 24.5 grams of alcohol in a single dose of absinthe!

How to drink absinthe like the French?

The French have been sipping absinthe for hundreds of years and have developed a reputation for it that’s hard to match. They have an endless variety of rituals to prepare the drink, and they’ve come up with some pretty inventive ways to enjoy it. Here are a few of our favorites.

How to drink absinthe in Paris?

The traditional way of drinking absinthe in Paris is in a special glass called a coupe. Also known as a “thé glass”, it is a small, narrow glass with a slightly rounded bowl and a slightly tapered foot. The drinker slowly adds ice-cold water to the glass to chill it down, then adds absinthe, pouring it over the back of the glass while turning the glass a little. To finish the drink, one adds a sugar cube and

How to drink absinthe without sugar?

While this is the most frequently asked question about drinking absinthe, it is absolutely not true! There are a few different brands of absinthe available with no added sugar, such as Lucid, La Belle D’absinthe and Herbs de Provencale. However, most brands of absinthe are made with sugar or sweeteners. If you are looking for a sugar-free drink, you can try some herbal teas or go for a glass of water.

How to get the best out of absinthe?

The most important thing to keep in mind when drinking absinthe is to NOT over-chill it. Chilling it too much will make the drink too cold and will not allow you to taste the licorice flavor. If you chill it too much, the herb will solidify and create a barrier of ice in the glass, making it impossible to sip. The same goes for ice, make sure to add it little by little to the glass as you taste it.