Now you can have a visit from the Green Fairy herself with this "Lady ailée" absinthe fountain. For over a century, absinthe has been commonly referred to as "la fee verte" because of its greenish hue. These lady fountains are perhaps our most popular fountains.
The lid is adorned with the classic "pineapple" finial and is removable to add iced water to the glass bowl, which includes a water filter, preventing ice from clogging the spouts. The pineapple represents hospitality and friendship. The glass bowl is mouth-blown and the fountain is hand-made.
Absinthe fountains were mainly used in high-end bars due to their high price. They were brought to the table, where the customer prepared the absinthe himself. Absinthe fountains were (and still are) the preferred way to prepare absinthe, as the water flow can be perfectly controlled. But unfortunately, due to accidents, very few fountains have survived intact with their original glass bowls.
The correct use is to pour an ounce of absinthe into an absinthe glass, then place an absinthe spoon on the glass and a sugar cube on the spoon. The fountain lid is removed and fresh water and ice cubes are added to the glass bowl. The tap is turned slightly and the ice water drips slowly from the fountain onto the sugar cube. 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 take on a milky white color, as the water mixes with the anise. Refresh the water before each use.
The fountain can accommodate from 1 to 4 people at a time. The proportion of drinks varies from 1 part absinthe to 3 to 5 parts water, depending on individual preference.
- Instructions, history of absinthe and FAQ included.
- Holds 1 to 4 glasses.
- Measures 60.9 cm high (with lid).
- Places approx. 29.8 cm under glass pouring taps.
- Metal plating on brass.
- Hand-blown transparent glass bowl.
- The glass bowl holds approx. 2.1 liters of water.
- Simple installation required.
