ABSINTHE MIXOLOGY
amehla Absinthe Set - Glass Pearl Bubble Fountain Dripper with 2 Spouts, Absinthe Dripper Set, Complete with 2 Reservoir Pontarlier Glasses and Sugar Spoon Set
Brand: amehlaColor: ClearFeatures: PLEASE WATCH VIDEO FOR SPOUT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION: Grab a goblet and enjoy your absinthe the traditional way! Just like the French in the 1800's Rest absinthe spoon (2 spoons) on pontarlier absinthe glass (2 glasses) add sugar cubes and drip. PLEASE CONTACT US if there are any problems or missing components with your order. Pour absinthe into glass set. Place sugar cubes on absinthe spoon, Begin dripping to dilute to taste Use traditional absinthe fountain (1x) as a water dripper and drip over the spoon & Absinthe glasses set Spouts are adjustable, the will need to be tightened before entering into fountain. This parcel is fragile, if your set arrives with any issues, please contact us and we will get you a replacement. Details: Invite the little green fairy over for some absinthe and enjoy it the traditional way. This absinthe set includes one bubble absinthe fountain, two stainless steel sugar spoons, and two authentic reservoir pontarlier absinthe glass. Traditional way to go about preparing your absinthe is to first fill the absinthe fountain with cold water. Next, pour 1 ounce or 30 ml of absinthe in the pontarlier glass which will fill the reservoir at the bottom of the absinthe glassware. After that, place the stainless steel sugar spoon on top of the absinthe glass. Place one (ideally, anise) sugar cube on the spoon and open up the dripper. As the water begins to drip it will melt the anise sugar cube and dilute the absinthe within the glass. it suggested to drip six parts water to one part absinthe but you can dilute to your liking. Congratulation, you have now partaken in the most traditional way of consuming absinthe. A tradition that dates as far back to the early 1800's. Oh, one last thing, CHEERS! Absinthe distillation varies widely. By definition, Absinthe is derived from botanicals, namely the leaves and flowers, of Artemisia ABSINTHium ("grand wormwood"). Other common additives are green anise, sweet fennel, and a distillers choice blend of medicinal and culinary herbs. It is said that Vincent van Gogh was an avid absinthe drinker. Starry Night seems like it could have used some psychoactive encouragement. So go likewise and enjoy a drip with the best. Also great as a tea set. Cheers!EAN: 0794348184439Package Dimensions: 14.7 x 13.3 x 6.7 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.