kitchenelf
Chef Extraordinaire
I was always under the impression that the sugar cube (and sugar is not always a "must") was placed on the absinthe spoon over the glass. Water is then drizzled in very slowly allowing the sugar cube to melt until the proper "cloudiness" (louche) is gained. If sugar is not involved then water is just poured slowly in. No flame is involved.
BUT, back to the OP's question - GB answered it. I have several recipes that require Vodka - all of which are tomato sauce based.
BUT, back to the OP's question - GB answered it. I have several recipes that require Vodka - all of which are tomato sauce based.