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"Absinthe fountains let you prepare absinthe in the old world way known as louching" |
So, how do you use an absinthe fountain? Here is a quick run-down on absinthe fountain do's and don'ts.
Absinthe fountains serve the purpose of adding water to your drink at a slow rate allowing the proper formation of the louche.
This is because adding ice cold water to your absinthe using the slowest drip possible will produce the best tasting drink. |
"Slowly adding water with a fountain releases the herbal oils from absinthe providing the delicious aroma and taste"
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Your absinthe fountain set will always be the center of attention and meeting place at any party or event. When not in use, your Fountain Set is a beautiful decorative piece that can be displayed in any home. The fountains of today are often replicas of fountains from the original "Belle Epoque" when absinthe was at the height if its popularity.
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"Absinthe's high alcohol concentration keeps its herbs dissolved until water is added. As they're released, the louche is formed" |
Absinthe requires a very high alcohol concentration to keep the herbs and botanicals used in its distillation suspended in solution. The herbs are "hidden" or "locked away" inside the undiluted liquor.
As water is added, the alcohol concentration slowly falls and the herbal oils start to precipitate out of solution forming the louche. At the same time, the beautiful, botanical aromas are released filling the room with their fragrance. Enjoying the scent of the herbs being released is an important part of the absinthe ritual. |
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