"Absinthe Sugar" Wrapped Sugar Cubes, 500 Packets (1,000 cubes)

These wrapped sugar packets are made and imported directly from Europe. They are made by the same company who provides much of Europe with their sugar cubes, in particular, France. Each of the 500 sugar packet holds 2 sugar cubes each, for a total of 1,000 cubes. The cubes are made from compressed beet sugar. Beet sugar has become the number one used sugar in most of the world, particularly in the United States, as it is easier to grow in diverse climates. Because of the high proof of alcohol in absinthe, sugar will not mix easily in absinthe without first being dissolved with water. When preparing a traditional absinthe, an amount of absinthe is added into an absinthe glass (amount depends on the size of glass), then an absinthe spoon is placed on top of the glass, and a sugar cube atop the spoon. Cold ice water is slowly dripped onto the sugar cube which then enables the sugar water to mix more easily with the absinthe. Besides the French being known for having a big sweet tooth, the sugar is also used to cut the bitterness of absinthe. It was highly frowned upon to drink absinthe without sugar during the pre-ban era (before 1915). The amount of sugar cubes used is dependent upon one's own preference. Between 1 to 3 sugar cubes is typical per glass of absinthe.

• Includes 500 Wrapped Sugar Packets (1,000 sugar cubes).
• Packets are individually wrapped, containing 2 cubes each.
• Packets measure 1.25" long x 5/8" wide x 3/8" high.
• White, medium fine beet sugar.
• Imported from Europe.