Absinthe is traditionally drunk with ice-cold water and a sugar cube. To mix the water with the Absinthe, one usually uses a water carafe or an Absinthe fountain. However, there exists another interesting form of preparation: The use of a Brouilleur also known as a Dripper Balancier. It is a metal cup that is placed on the Absinthe glass. The reservoir is then filled with cold water. The Dripper Balancier has a small hole in the center of the reservoir cup, through which the water flows into the Absinthe in the glass via a metal see-saw with a "Tik Tok" sound. It is a slow flow so that the water flows particularly slowly and thus impressively into the Absinthe, which begins to cloud mystically.
If you like, you can also add an ice cube to the reservoir cup or place an Absinthe spoon along with a sugar cube under the see-saw. Overall, we love the Dripper Balancier for its ease of use and its impressive effect in terms of the louche of Absinthe! By the way, the Dripper Balancier fits all common glasses because of its thoughtful design.
Absinthe Dripper Balancier: Stainless Steel
The ALANDIA Absinthe dripper is made of high quality stainless steel. For a mystical look, the dripper is oxidized in black color. Inside the cup, the dripper is untreated and glows silver. This color contrast looks particularly mystical. The following text is imprinted on the dripper on the transition to the see-saw: ABSINTHE x ALANDIA.
Absinthe: Why was it banned?
At the time of the ban, the Green Fairy was considered a drink that made people go crazy and violent. A spectacular murder case in 1905 was decisive: Mr. Jean Lanfray, a Swiss farmer with an obvious alcohol problem, murdered his wife and children while intoxicated. Appalled by the brutality of the act, a trigger was quickly found: The devilish schnapps absinthe, for in addition to several glasses of wine and cognac, the farmer had drunk a glass of the high-proof spirit. The prohibitionists had found what they were looking for, and now they had a media-effective event that justified their interests in banning the drink. In their opinion, absinthe was poisonous, causes hallucinations and leads to a decline of morals and social order. The only help is a ban!
The murder case was a decisive point for the prohibition of absinthe, as it intensified the discussions about the drink, its ingredients and its effects. At first glance, the story seemed to show clearly what absinthe can do diabolical things. However, the farmer had already drunk a lot of (other) alcohol that evening before he finally added two glasses of absinthe. This fact, however, was concealed because the drink was already considered poisonous by many parts of society. The Green Fairy had to be used more and more as a scapegoat for all social problems. Last but not least, the wine industry advocated a ban, because absinthe producers were new competitors on the market, which could be easily removed by banning the drink.
So whether absinthe is poisonous or not has always been asked. Fact is, real absinthe is made from wormwood and wormwood contains the active ingredient thujone. Thujone can actually be poisonous. Nevertheless, thujone is only harmful to health in very high doses. Absinthe does not contain so much thujone that we have to worry about our health. This means that absinthe is not poisonous and has therefore been legalized again. It is important to mention here that absinthe did not contain thujone anymore in the past. Historical absinthes were analyzed and the amount of thujone was below the legal amount of today: 35 mg/liter.
Absinthe: Do not set it on fire
Drinking Absinthe is an experience, especially if you prepare it the right way. The Absinthe Dripper includes as well a card where the traditional Absinthe ritual with a spoon is explained. Despite popular belief, Absinthe is not set on fire. This fire ritual is actually a modern invention and we do not recommend it at all. It destroys the fine flavor of quality Absinthe, is dangerous and historically inauthentic. If you like to perform the traditional French ritual, we sell Absinthe spoons and glasses here on the marketplace as well (Keyword: ALANDIA)
