Absinthe Wrapped Sugar Cubes - 20 Packets

An essential for the authentic French ritual, these absinthe sugar cubes bring out the best in the Green Fairy. Each of these sugar cubes is specifically designed for absinthe. Sugar cubes made to the industry standards are tall and firmly packed, while these cubes are lower in height and less pressed, making them melt perfectly to give you the ultimate absinthe experience. In stock and ready to ship. Features: Specifically designed for the absinthe ritual. The pressed cubed sugar is the perfect way of adding sugar to your absinthe. Because of the high proof of alcohol, sugar will not dissolve in absinthe, it is for this reason that water is slowly dripped onto a sugar cube which then enables the sugar water to mix more easily with the absinthe. It was highly frowned upon to drink absinthe without sugar during the pre-ban era. The sugar is also used to cut the bitterness of absinthe. Lower in height and less pressed than standard sugar cubes. Each set contains 20 wrapped sugar packets. Each packet contains 2 European sized white sugar cubes. Made in Europe. Sold and used in cafes and bistros throughout France and Italy. Please note that these sugar cubes are not absinthe flavored. Specs: Wrapped Packet Dimensions: 1.25"L x 5/8"W x 3/8"H (2 Sugar Cubes Per Packet). Includes: (20) Individually Wrapped Packets (Each Containing 2 White Sugar Cubes).