ABSINTHE MIXOLOGY
Bonnecaze Eiffel Tower Absinthe Spoon (B) and 10 Sugar Cubes (5 packets) by Bonnecaze Absinthe & Home
Brand: Bonnecaze Absinthe & HomeColor: SilverBinding: KitchenPart Number: 1004Details: This reproduction absinthe spoon is among 8 known originally made to celebrate the introduction of the Eiffel Tower at the Exposition Universelle, a World's Fair held in Paris, France in 1889. There are 3 spoons with the same design, but with subtle differences, making the originals highly collectible. The grill of the spoon features a beautiful design of the Eiffel Tower situated in the Champ de Mars, the park which surrounds the tower. It is an exact reproduction of a late 19th-century absinthe spoon. This spoon is used in the preparation of a traditional French or Swiss 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, carafe, or balancier 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. Purchase includes 10 sugar cubes (5 wrapped packets). Each of the 5 packets contains 2 sugar cubes. A packet measures 1.25" (3.2 cm) wide x .625" (1.6 cm) tall x .375" (.95 cm) deep. White, medium fine beet sugar.White text on green wrapper. Imported from Europe.
$ 29.99$ 26.49
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Bonnecaze Toulouse Lautrec Absinthe Spoon #13
Brand: Bonnecaze Absinthe & HomeColor: SilverFeatures: Measures 7.25"/183mm long. Stainless steel. Does not tarnish. Dishwasher safe. Imported. Binding: Kitchenmodel number: 8541930632Part Number: 1013Details: One of our most popular absinthe spoons, this spoon is a high quality stainless steel making with great line definition. The spoon was originally designed for Toulouse Lautrec and features the insignia of Lautrec's famous initials at the top of the grill. This spoon is used in the preparation of a traditional French or Swiss 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, carafe or balancier 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.Package Dimensions: 6.5 x 1.2 x 0.1 inches
$ 29.99$ 26.49
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Bonnecaze Wormwood Leaf Absinthe Spoon #15
Brand: Bonnecaze Absinthe & Home Color: Stainless Steel Features: Measures 6.5"/165mm long. Stainless steel. Does not tarnish. Dishwasher safe. Imported. Binding: Kitchen Details: The Wormwood Spoon is by far our most desired spoon. It is also one of the most sought-after spoons by collectors of antique absinthe ware. The grille of the spoon features the grand wormwood plant, Artemisia absinthium (the key ingredient in absinthe). Woven through the wormwood plant is a banner which on the original spoons sometimes contained advertisement text. This spoon is used in the preparation of a traditional French or Swiss 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, carafe or balancier 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. Package Dimensions: 6.0 x 1.5 x 0.4 inches
$ 29.99$ 26.49
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Bonnecaze Leaf Absinthe Spoon #39
Brand: Bonnecaze Absinthe & HomeColor: MetalFeatures: Measures 6.25"/159mm long. Stainless steel. Does not tarnish. Dishwasher safe. Imported. Binding: Kitchenmodel number: COMIN16JU011079Part Number: 1039Details: This leaf designed spoon is used in the preparation of a traditional French or Swiss absinthe. A traditional absinthe is prepared by pouring an ounce of absinthe into an absinthe glass, then placing the absinthe grille on top of the glass and a sugar cube atop the grille. Ice water is slowly dripped from a fountain, carafe or balancier onto the piece of sugar. The cold sugar water then drips from the grille 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.Package Dimensions: 8.0 x 2.0 x 0.2 inches
$ 29.99$ 26.49
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Bonnecaze Lady Absinthe Fountain with Wings, 4 Spout
Brand: Bonnecaze Absinthe & Home Color: Metal Features: Accommodates 1 to 4 glasses. Stands 24" tall (with lid) with approx. 11.75" under spouts for glasses. Metallic plating over heavy brass and mouth-blown, clear glass bowl. Bowl holds approx. 9 cups (2.1 liters) of water. Instructions and history of absinthe included. Binding: Kitchen Details: Now you can have a visit from the Green Fairy herself with this winged Lady Absinthe Fountain. Absinthe has commonly referred to as "la fée verte" (the green fairy) for over a century because of its greenish hue. Although not a reproduction of a vintage Belle Epoque absinthe fountain, these lady designs are perhaps our most popular fountain. The lid is adorned with the classic "pineapple" finial and is removable to add ice water into the glass bowl, which includes a water filter. The pineapple represents hospitality and friendship. The glass bowl is mouth blown and the fountain is handmade. Absinthe fountains were mostly used in high-end bars because of their expensive price tag. They were brought to the table, where the customer would prepare the absinthe himself. Absinthe fountains were (and still are) the preferred way to prepare absinthe, as one can perfectly control the rate of water. But unfortunately due to accidents, very few fountains have survived intact with its original glass bowl.
$ 824.99$ 749.49
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.