ABSINTHE MIXOLOGY
Amehla Original Absinthe Glass: Set of 2 - Vintage Reservoir Pontarlier Style Cordial Cocktail Glasses
Brand: Amehla Color: Glass Features: Dimensions: 5.5"H x 3.3"W. Capacity: Reservoir holds 1 oz. Total glass capacity - 7oz Designed especially for preparing and serving Absinthe. Pairs with our Dripper Fountains and Spoons Popularized by the French in the late 1800's, this botanical distilled spirit has continued to grow Heavy Duty, Lead Free Crystal Glass - Dishwasher Safe PLEASE NOTE: If you receive a broken-in-shipment glass, please contact us so we can get you a replacement in lieu of processing a full return - we'll just ship you another one. Spoon and Fountain Sold Separately Binding: Kitchen Details: Specialty drinks need specialty glassware and these absinthe glasses were designed specifically for enjoying the "Green Fairy". Grab some sugar cubes, Enjoy the Drip with these perfect shape and size of these classic Pontarlier style absinthe glasses enhances the delicate aromas and flavors of the absinthe, without overfilling. The dosed stem makes it easy to pour the perfect amount of Absinthe into the glass and it's also easy to grip and swirl. Spoon sold separately. Designed especially for preparing and serving Absinthe. Classic Pontarlier style - Famous style of absinthe vessel like cordon style glass. Dosed (1oz) reservior stem helps you pour the perfect amount of Absinthe. Spoon and fountain sold separately. Specs: Total Capacity: 7 oz. Dimensions: 5.5"H x 3.3"W Package Dimensions: 7.2 x 7.0 x 4.0 inches
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Absinthe, also known as the green fairy, has a high alcohol content. Traditional Absinthe expresses a natural green color, but they can also be clear. There’s a specific ritual done when serving this potent drink.
How to Use an Absinthe Spoon
1. Absinthe Spoon and glass
A special spoon and glass are used to serve Absinthe. The spoon is made of stainless steel with a slotted design, while the glass is a chalice.
2. Sugar Cube
The absinthe spoon is where you place a sugar cube on top of a glass filled with Absinthe. The sugar adds a sweetness to the strong drink, which can help the drinker.
3. Water
Water slowly drips onto the glass as the sugar dissolves into the drink. The water comes from a unique fountain explicitly made for this beverage. Absinthe is high in alcohol content, and water helps dilute this.
History of Absinthe
Absinthe was introduced to France in the 1840s. The drink symbolized creativity and liberation, but also madness and despair. The name was derived from the Greek word absinthe meaning wormwood, from how it’s made.
Soaking wormwood leaves (Artemisia absinthium) in wine or spirits was the original way to create Absinthe. This supposedly aided childbirth and was prescribed for menstrual pain, jaundice, anemia, and rheumatism.
Its alcohol content can range from 40- 90%, which makes this a strong drink alone. The drink’s strength was so powerful; over drinking, it had its name for Alcohol Use Disorder called Absinthism.
Around 1915, Absinthe was banned for being one of the most dangerous spirits. It came back in the 1990s for its popularity. Now, nearly 200 brands are produced in countries like France, Switzerland, Austria, Germany, Netherlands, Spain, and the Czech Republic.
This opened opportunities for strong cocktails like Sazerac, Cocktail a la Louisiane, Death in the Afternoon, and Corpse Reviver #2. Well-known Absinthe drinkers are Marilyn Manson, Oscar Wilde, Vincent Van Gogh, and Ernest Hemingway.