The Artistry of Mixing Drinks by Frank Meier (1936, p.23)
| 1 glass | Absinthe — Absinthe | base |
| 1 large piece | ice — Ice | base |
| water — Water | dilution | |
| 1 lump | sugar — Sugar | sweetener |
- Place a lump of sugar on an absinthe spoon or ordinary fork, pour water upon it to taste, and serve.