So, you recently paid out $90 on that bottle of absinthe you have wanted forever. But have you given any thought to suitable preparation for the drink? When prepared correctly, your absinthe will taste and smell as magnificent as a bright spring morning. Yet mix it incorrectly and you will have a $125 bottle of swamp water (hint: maybe there is a reason why absinthe fountains are quite popular). We should take a look at why you should pamper this one-of-a-kind spirit.