Ritual a la Française
- 1 ½ parts of Pernod Absinthe
- 6 parts of iced still water
- 1 sugar cube
![Absinthe fountain on bar counter](https://www.pernodabsinthe.com/sites/default/files/styles/recipe_photo_315x420/public/absinthe-drip-method-french-ritual.jpg?itok=D52lBf_1)
The classic French Absinthe ritual. Measure Pernod Absinthe into a glass. Place the sugar cube on a perforated absinthe spoon that lies across the top of the glass. Slowly drip ice cold water onto the sugar so that it gradually dissolves into the Absinthe below.
![close up on tap of absinthe fountain](https://www.pernodabsinthe.com/sites/default/files/styles/recipe_photo_315x420/public/absinthe-fountain.jpg?itok=3TN7d5hF)
Tips
Purists will use an absinthe fountain which allows the water to be added drop by drop so they can admire the opalescent transformation of the absinthe.