Torsade Absinthe Glasses, Set of Two
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These mouth-blown reproduction Torsadé (twisted in French) absinthe glasses were originally used in bars and are thought to be the most popular pre-ban absinthe bar glass (before 1915). To this day, they are the most commonly found antique absinthe glass throughout France.
These glasses are made to the exact measurements of the original antique Torsadé absinthe glasses, including their reservoir. The reservoir (located at the bottom of the glass) measures the amount of absinthe to be added. This measured dose aided the bartender in knowing the exact amount of absinthe to add while also helping the customer know it was an honest pour. The reservoir size generally correlates with the size of the glass being used, as water to absinthe ratios vary by the drinker (typically 3 to 5 parts water to 1 part absinthe). The reservoir measures 50 ml (1.7 oz), the standard for an absinthe glass of this size. These glasses also feature a slightly larger reservoir than other antique absinthe glasses.
- Includes two (2) glasses inside brown box. Gift box not included.
- Mouth-blown glass.
- Measures 6.75" tall (17.1 cm) x 3" (7.6 cm) in diameter.
- Glass holds approximately 10 fl oz (29.5 cl).
- Reservoir holds approximately 1.7 fl oz (50 ml).
- Imported.
An absinthe spoon is laid over the rim of the glass containing a dose of absinthe, and a sugar cube is placed atop the spoon. Cold water is slowly poured or dripped from a fountain or carafe onto the piece of sugar. The sugary water falls from the spoon into the glass, mixing with the absinthe, releasing essential oils and perfuming the air with the smell of anise, fennel, and grande wormwood. The combination of the water and anise also turns the absinthe milky white.
An absinthe is made to one's taste, so the ratio of absinthe to water varies but generally ranges from 1 part absinthe to 3 - 5 parts water.
- Wash glass before use.
- Commercial dishwasher safe.
