Serving
Serving preferences vary. Here are some general guidelines:
- Serving size: An eau de vie is usually served as a digestif. The typical serving size is 30 to 60 ml (1.1 to 2.1 imp fl oz; 1.0 to 2.0 US fl oz), owing to the high alcohol content of the spirit and because it is typically drunk after a meal during which wine, or some other alcoholic beverage, has already been served.
- Glassware: Some connoisseurs recommend a tulip-shaped glass; others recommend a snifter.
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