Ice Reservoir Water Carafe
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This unusual mouth-blown carafe was inspired by a similar piece produced in France in the late 1800's. It features an ice reservoir where the ice is added to keep the liquid inside the carafe chilled. Originally used for water, it is also perfect for chilling red wine or cold liquids.
Water carafes generally sat on bistro tables and were the most common method of preparing a traditional French/Swiss absinthe during the Belle Époque. The correct technique in using the carafe to make an absinthe is to pour the water slowly, or drip, onto the sugar cubes until the sugar has completely dissolved from the spoon and fallen into the glass of absinthe as sugar water. Since absinthe is made to one's own taste, the preparer decides the amount of water (and sugar) added.
The ice reservoir will vary in shape and size, as each carafe is mouth-blown and handmade.
- Measures approximately 10.5" (26.7 cm) tall.
- Base measures approximately 4" (10.2 cm) in diameter.
- Carafe holds approximately 4 cups (.95 L).
- Ice reservoir holds approx. 3/4 cup (.18 L).
- Mouth-blown, clear glass.
- Imported.
The ice reservoir may vary slightly in size and shape, as each carafe is mouth-blown and handmade.
- 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.
