- '1 cup crushed or cracked ice'
- '3 tablespoons (1 1/2 ounces) absinthe'
- '1 tablespoon (1/2 ounce) simple syrup'
- '2 to 4 tablespoons (1 to 2 ounces) club soda (optional)'
- In an old-fashioned glass, combine crushed or cracked ice, absinthe, and simple syrup
- Stir until most of the ice melts
- For a lighter cocktail, add 2 to 4 tablespoons club soda