Absinthe has been used in Bohemian rituals for centuries to convince others that they are more hedonistic and Bohemian than anyone else. It is passé to simply pour absinthe directly from the bottle into a glass. In order to experience the full effects, both from the ingredients and on the faces of one's cohorts, absinthe should be decanted through a sugar cube, ideally one 15 inches across. Burnt toast, an old sock, or any Edwardian writer can be substituted for the sugar cube. Adherents are hindered by the fact that sugar cubes anywhere near the ideal size purchased at the local Agway are usually salt.