"Absinthe Bonnecaze" French Bistro Glass Water Carafe
- DESCRIPTION
- DETAILS
- CARE
This mouth-blown glass reproduction carafe was inspired by similar pieces found in restaurants, bars, and bistros throughout Europe in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Carafes generally sat on bistro tables and were commonly used by customers to prepare their drinks, particularly absinthe. Besides holding water, these carafes were popular promotional and marketing tools provided to the establishment by alcohol manufacturers.
"Absinthe Bonnecaze" is a fictitious absinthe brand.
Slowly pouring water from a carafe was the most common method of adding water to absinthe during the Belle Époque. Almost all absinthe was prepared using a carafe, and only higher-end bars and restaurants had absinthe fountains.
The correct technique is to slowly and continuously drip the water onto a sugar cube, held by a spoon laid across the rim of the glass until the sugar has completely dissolved from the spoon and fallen into the glass of absinthe. The amount of water and sugar is dependent on the preparer's liking.
DETAILS
- Measures approximately 9.25" (23.3 cm) tall.
- Base measures approximately 4.375" (11.1 cm) in diameter.
- Holds approximately 25 fl oz (.73 L).
- Mouth-blown, clear glass.
- Handmade.
Boxes are multilingual, featuring English on one side and French on the other.
CARE
Handwash only. Do not put in the dishwasher.
After washing, turn the carafe upside down and place on top of a dishcloth to allow the carafe to dry.
