The Artistry of Mixing Drinks by Frank Meier (1936, p.23)

1 glassAbsinthe — Absinthebase
1 large pieceice — Icebase
water — Waterdilution
1 lumpsugar — Sugarsweetener
  1. Place a lump of sugar on an absinthe spoon or ordinary fork, pour water upon it to taste, and serve.