Traditionnel Pontarlier Absinthe Glass, Set of Two

The most popular reproduction antique absinthe glass on the market today is the legendary Pontarlier glass. This style is considered the quintessential traditional absinthe glass. The glass was originally named after the it appeared in an advertisement for the number one absinthe producer of its time, Pernod Fils. The print featured the brand's hometown newspaper from Pontarlier, France (see photo). Because the company was so popular, the print was sent all over France, only adding to the brand recognition for Pernod Fils and the Pontarlier glass. 

Our Pontarlier absinthe glasses are made in the same proportions as the original glasses, including their reservoir. The reservoir is the area used to measure the amount of absinthe to be used. It was intended to aid the bartender in a bar setting by knowing the correct amount of absinthe to pour, and it helped the customer know it was an honest pour. The reservoir size generally correlates with the size of the glass being used. The reservoir measures 25 ml (.8 oz), the standard amount for an absinthe glass of this size. The ratio of water to absinthe depends on the preparer's preference but is typically 1 part absinthe to 3 - 5 parts water.

• Includes two glasses per box.
• Machine molded glass.
• Measures 3.375" (8.6 cm) in diameter x 5.25" (14.6 cm) in height.
• Each glass holds 9 fl oz (26.6 cl).
• Reservoir holds approximately .85 fl oz (25 ml).
• Imported.

Boxes are multi-language, featuring English on one-side and French on the other.

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.

We suggest washing the glasses before use.

Commercial dishwasher safe.