Known as the tongue absinthe spoon, this piece features a mixture of squares and small holes in its grill. It is an exact reproduction of a late 19th century absinthe spoon. A traditional spoon that typically would have been found in most bistros and bars throughout Europe in pre-ban absinthe days (before 1915). Because of its long tongue, this spoon will fit many larger glasses than some of its counterparts.

This spoon is used in the preparation of a traditional French or Swiss absinthe. A traditional absinthe is prepared by pouring an ounce of absinthe into an absinthe glass, then placing the absinthe spoon on top of the glass and a sugar cube atop the spoon. Ice water is slowly dripped from a fountain, carafe or balancier onto the piece of sugar. The cold sugar water then drips from the spoon into the glass of absinthe releasing oils and perfuming the air with fennel, grand wormwood and anise. The combination also begins to turn milky white in color, as the water mixes with the anise.

• Measures 6.6" (16.7 cm) in length.
• Stainless steel.
• Does not tarnish.
• Dishwasher safe.
• Imported.