Place the spoon on the rim of the glass put the sugar cube on top and slowly drip cold water to dissolve the cube.
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We specialize in both antique and reproduction pieces used to drink absinthe employing the traditional french and swiss method using water and sugar.
So unsurprisingly items made for use with other liqueurs of the period quinquinas bitters gentianes are often hopefully described as absinthe antiques.
I like the les cuilleres style spoons which look like an iced tea spoon with the grill to support the sugar cube in the middle of the handle.
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On the top right you can see a 19th catalogue showing an 18 centimeters absinthe spoon.
A large stainless steel absinthe spoon in a leaf shape with a pattern cut into it.
Good for absinthe and ice cream.
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A central platform supported by three or four legs held the sugar cube.
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Absinthe spoons with premium finishes such as silver or gold will cost more than a standard finish like chrome or stainless steel.
Although their use was never widespread in france they were popular in switzerland and most surviving examples are of swiss origin these are also known as les rondes.
Absinthe grilles were an alternative to the perforated spoon and gave the manufacturer even more freedom of design.
Below it an humorous sketch click to enlarge showing the same long spoon on the table.
Even more commonly items made after 1920 for the.
Perforated absinthe spoons appeared in 1875 1880 whereas absinthe was already drunk since decades.
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A highly detailed spoon such as the silver eiffel absinthe spoon above will also cost more.
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Before then absinthe was drunk using long spoons also called mazagran spoons so that sugar was directly mixed into the glass.
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