The traditional absinthe drinking ritual explained: what it means and why it's done, plus how-to guide and tips.

Feb 20, 2018 · A step-by-step guide on how to louche absinthe. By slowly adding water and sugar to absinthe, you mellow out its rough, high-proof edges, which allows more of its herbaceous and anise …

With extreme care, slowly pour ice cold water over the sugar cube and into the glass, where the water and absinthe will combine into a milky blend, or louche. Louche is the French word for opaque, and it …

Jul 12, 2024 · The best way to drink absinthe is to dilute it with water by pouring it over a sugar cube. The traditional preparation is called an "absinthe ritual," and you can try the "absinthe drip." There's …

Aug 17, 2025 · Master the art of the Classic Absinthe Drip with my foolproof recipe! Learn the secrets to the perfect louche, the right gear, and how to avoid common mistakes.

Some absinthes turn cloudy when water is added. This is due to the spirit containing components that are not soluble in water (mainly fennel and star anise) and the hydration causes them to drop out of …

In this video, we show you how to use the dripper to prepare Absinthe the traditional way and achieve the perfect louche effect. The Balancier is one of the most authentic Absinthe...

Oct 28, 2024 · The anise causes the louche effect that turns the absinthe a milky white with a slight blue haze when water is added. My Absinthe Verte is steeped with plants such as petite wormwood, …

Jan 13, 2025 · Learn what absinthe is, if it really makes you hallucinate, ways to drink it and much more with this guide to absinthe.

May 16, 2024 · Most establishments which serve absinthe also provide the tools for louching, or perform the louching themselves before serving the drink. When absinthe is louched, cold water is added to …