Der Mixologist by Carl A. Seutter (1909, p.23) — Deutsche Art

1 liqueur glassAbsinthe — Absinthebase
water — frisches Wasserdilution
3 pieceice — Kristalleisother
1 wholeSugar cube — Wurfelzuckersweetener
  1. Pour absinthe into an absinthe glass.
  2. Put 3-4 pieces of crystal ice and one sugar cube in the upper part of the glass.
  3. Serve with a carafe of fresh water.

Ice: Crystal ice

The first edition opens its recipe body with contrasting German and American absinthe service methods.

See also: Absinthe (American Style), Absinthe Royal