Balancier (See-Saw) - Single Server Dripper

Balancier (See-Saw) - Single Server DripperA must have for any Absintheur, this Balancier is another way of adding water and sugar to a traditional absinthe. Balanciers were made famous by Cusenier, one of the most well known absinthe distillers, before the French absinthe ban of 1915. The balanciers were originally referred to as an Auto Verseur or "see saw" due to the lever motion. When added inside the cone, water would stream through a small hole at its bottom and onto the center of a

It is an exact reproduction of a late 19th-century absinthe spoon

Fountain not included

they would take their pieces of sugar from a sugar dish or holder and choose a spoon from one of these holders

The Exquisite Elixir is a visually rich voyage into absinthe's fascinating and thriving subculture

This unique mouth-blown

The brass band has been tarnished to give it an antique appearance

meaning each color is applied separately

If used outside

This very popular spoon is commonly referred to as the "hearts" absinthe spoon due to its small cutouts

thought to be the best of the best

The lid features a rooster (France's national symbol)

Since absinthe is made to one's own taste