Glass Absinthe Fountain with Metal Spouts, 2 Spout

This mouth-blown glass fountain is perfect for slowly pouring or dripping water to prepare a traditional French/Swiss absinthe. By slowly turning the fountain's spigot, the amount of water can vary from a slow drip to a gentle stream. The metal spouts are easily added and are ideal for heavy usage, particularly in a bar or restaurant.

This is a thick glass, commercial-grade fountain that can distribute various liquids. Our customers have used their fountains to serve wine, lemon water, and olive oil, among many other uses.

• Includes two metal spouts.
• Fountain accommodates 1 to 2 glasses.
• Stands 18" tall (with lid) by 4.5" in diameter.
• Approximately 9" under spouts for glasses.
• Holds approximately 5 cups (1.2 liters).
• Clear, mouth-blown glass.
• Simple assembly required.
• Imported.

Proper use of the fountain consists of pouring an amount of absinthe into an absinthe glass (typically 1 ounce), placing an absinthe spoon on top of the glass, and a sugar cube atop the spoon. The fountain lid is removed, fresh room-temperature water is poured into the glass bowl along with ice. The spigot is slightly turned, and the cold water is slowly poured or dripped from the fountain's spigot onto the sugar. The water dilutes the sugar, and the cold sugary water then drips from the spoon into the glass of absinthe, releasing essential oils and perfuming the air with fennel, grand wormwood, and anise.

The combination also turns milky white as the water mixes with the anise. 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. At the turn of the last century, the French had a big sweet tooth, so they typically used a large amount of sugar. Refresh water before each use. California Prop 65 compliant when properly used.

Upon receiving your fountain, we suggest washing it with hot water and dishwashing detergent. It is also advisable to wash or soak the metal spouts in a soapy warm water mix.

The fountain and lid are commercial dishwasher safe. The metal spouts can also be put into the dishwasher, but the rubber gaskets must first be removed. The rubber gaskets should be handwashed.