La Fleur Absinthe Spoon, Gold-Plated

One of our most ornate and popular spoons, this faithful reproduction is considered one of the most collectible of all antique absinthe spoons. This flower absinthe spoon features a large, flat surface, allowing it to accommodate large absinthe glasses. The grille features 10 slots in a circular design where the sugar is placed, and the cold water is dripped or poured. It is an exact reproduction of a turn-of-the-last-century antique absinthe spoon.

• Gold plated stainless steel.
• Measures 6.75" (17 cm) in length.
• Does not tarnish.
• Handwash only.
• 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.