Originally a waiter would serve a dose of absinthe, ice water in a carafe and sugar separately, then the drinker would prepare it to their preference.

• 以前，在酒吧，你点了苦艾酒，服务员会给你一剂苦艾酒，一个盛有冰水的玻璃瓶以及另附的糖块，顾客会使用自己的玻璃杯来品尝。