Thanks to this modern revival, antique absinthe spoons have slowly returned to their original use. As most absinthes are a little bitter, they benefit from the addition of something sweet like sugar. Dotted with intricate patterns, the utensils also come in shapes such as leaves and flowers.Īfter several studies debunked absinthe’s hallucinatory and dangerous potential (it’s no more dangerous than most spirits), several countries have started selling it again. While the spirit went underground, absinthe spoons became coveted antiques, in part due to their novelty and their beautiful designs. As a result of this reputation, the drink was banned in many countries. Especially popular among writers and Bohemians in 19th-century Europe, it was once condemned as a dangerous hallucinogen and a causative agent for violent crime and immorality. When a drinker takes his first sip, the sugar’s sweetness should perfectly counter the absinthe’s bitterness.Ībsinthe is a botanical-based spirit made from wormwood, anise, fennel, and other herbs that vary by distiller. The spoon is designed to hold a sugar cube. When water is poured over the absinthe spoon into the glass, all the aromas and flavors of the herbs are released and the Louche is produced. Absinthe must be mixed with water to release the herbs from the alcohol. After a few minutes, the emerald green liquid turns a milky white color. (n.) A slotted spoon used in the preparation of absinthe, which was first created in late 19th century France (absinthe’s golden era). The herbs in Absinthe remain dissolved in solution due to its high alcohol content. Purified water drips from a customary fountain or carafe and slowly dissolves the sugar, which falls through the perforations in the silver spoon and into the absinthe-filled glass below. With a soft clink, a cube of white sugar is placed delicately on the flat surface of the absinthe spoon.
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