Description
- 3 Piece Absintheware Set includes Pontarlier Glass, Wormwood Leaf Spoon, and Porcelain Saucer.
- Mouth-blown glass is an exact replica of the legendary Pontarlier glass & made in the same proportions as an original, including the doser. The doser is the mouth blown reservoir used to measure the amount of absinthe for this size glass. A dose of absinthe is typically 30ml or 1 ounce. Measures 5.5" tall x 3.25" in diameter.
- The Wormwood Spoon design is by far one of the most sought-after spoons by collectors of antique absinthe ware. The grille of the spoon features the grand wormwood plant (the key ingredient in absinthe). Woven through the wormwood plant is a banner, which on the original spoons sometimes contained an advertisement. Measures 6.5" and is dishwasher safe. Stainless steel; will not tarnish.
- Porcelain saucer features a hand-painted rim in cranberry with cranberry and silver accented pinwheel lines. 4.75" in diameter by .75" tall. Height inside saucer measures half inch. Paint and text are fired into the saucer so they will not fade.
- Original absintheware are now antiques and very hard to find. These 3 reproduction pieces are true to the original designs, affordable, and fun to use when enjoying the traditional French drinking ritual for Absinthe.
Traditional French drinking ritual for Absinthe: A traditional absinthe is prepared by pouring an ounce of absinthe into an absinthe glass, then placing the absinthe spoon on top of the glass and a sugar cube atop the spoon. Ice water is slowly dripped from a fountain or carafe onto the piece of sugar. The cold sugar water then drips from the spoon into the glass of absinthe releasing oils and perfuming the air with fennel, grand wormwood and anise. The combination also begins to turn milky white in color, as the water mixes with the anise. This effect is called the "louche" (pronounced loosh). Once the sugar has dissolved from the spoon, the absinthe can be sampled and the strength & sweetness can be adjusted. The mix ratio is according to each person's liking but is generally 1 part absinthe to 3-5 parts water.
