Swiss Cross Absinthe Spoon, Gold-Plated

This gold-plated reproduction absinthe spoon originated in Switzerland, the birthplace of absinthe. The cross in the middle of the grille represents the national emblem of Switzerland, which is also a predominant feature in their flag. The small bells surrounding the cross represent Switzerland's 22 cantons, or states.

The Swiss cross is well-regarded as a sign of quality in the absinthe world. The spoon's cut-out cross allows the sugary water to easily fall into the glass of absinthe. 

• Measures 6.5" (16.6 cm) in length.
• Gold-plated.
• Will not tarnish.
• Imported.

A traditional absinthe is prepared by pouring a dose of absinthe (usually an
ounce) into an absinthe glass, then placing an absinthe spoon on top of the
glass and a sugar cube atop the spoon. Ice water is slowly poured or dripped
from a fountain or carafe onto the sugar. The water dissolves the sugar, and
the cold, sugary mixture then falls from the spoon into the glass of absinthe,
releasing oils and perfuming the air with fennel, grand wormwood, and anise.
The combination also turns milky white as the water joins with the anise in the
absinthe.

Once the sugar has dissolved from the spoon, the absinthe can be sampled, and the strength and sweetness can be adjusted by adding more water or sugar to taste. The mix ratio depends on one’s liking - usually 1-part absinthe to 3 to 5 parts water.

• Handwash only.