[header] How to make absinthe cocktail [title] Mix a simple blend. [step] Add 3 parts ice-cold water to 1 part absinthe. For a single serving, this is roughly 3 ounces of absinthe (or 3 shots) to 1 ounce of absinthe (or 1 shot). 
For each single serving, stir in 1 teaspoon of sugar. [substeps] Alternately, absinthe can be sipped neat if you prefer the undiluted taste.