This faceted glass Verse-Eau is a unique server used to slowly add water (and optional sugar) to absinthe. It is a reproduction of a glass brouilleur found in the late 19th century, highly sought-after by collectors and difficult to find.

A shot of absinthe is first poured into the glass and the Verse-Eau glass is placed on top of the glass. Ice is then placed inside the Verse-Eau glass and water is slowly poured over the ice from a decanter or pitcher. The ice water will begin to flow through a small hole at the bottom of the glass into the absinthe below.

It is not advisable to fill the Verse-Eau completely with water. This could quickly overfill the glass or add too much water for your taste. The preferred method of use is to pour small amounts of water into the room, in increments. This way, the absinthe can be tasted and adjusted, before adding too much water.

The hole at the bottom of the Verse-Eau may vary from piece to piece, as they are each mouth-blown. Each hole is hand-drilled with a diamond drill bit.

To use with sugar, place a cube (or stacked cubes) over the hole before adding the ice and water. The jet will slow down as the sugar can slow the flow of water. When the sugar begins to dissolve in the water, the sugar water will begin to flow into the absinthe glass.

* The glasses in the photos are not included.

• Mouth-blown glass.
• Hand-cut facets around the glass.
• Measures 9.5 cm wide x 5 cm high.
• The base of the pourer is suitable for a mouth glass of 8.2 cm or less.