Arrows Absinthe Spoon

This absinthe spoon is usually called the Arrow Spoon because of the small arrow cutouts in its grille. It is very similar to our other Arrows absinthe spoon. The difference is the slight rise on the sides of the grill. It is an exact reproduction of an absinthe spoon from the Belle Époque (1871-1914).

• Measures 7.5" (19 cm) in length.
• Stainless steel.
• Does 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.

• Dishwasher safe.