Absinthe Glass Pontarlier II

If you want to have an historical authentic Absinthe glass with solid craftsmanship this Pontarlier glass is your choice. The Pontarlier Absinthe glass is world renowned after being featured in a painting made by Charles Maire, an artist of the Belle Époque. It has a reservoir in the stem to measure the correct amount of Absinthe. This version of the Pontarlier design is made out of thick pressed glass. It is a good buy if you are looking for a dishwasher proof Absinthe glass for everyday use. If you prefer a mouth-blown glass, check out our handmade Pontarlier Absinthe Glass.

Pontarlier Absinthe glasses are the original

Pontarlier glasses are named after the French town Pontarlier. Pontarlier was the Absinthe hub in the 19th century, many distilleries were located in this small town close to the Swiss border. The biggest player, Pernod Absinthe, had as well a large factory in Pontarlier. Originally, the glasses got their name after they appeared in an advertisement for Pernod Fils Absinthe. The original motive was painted by the artist Charles Maire, but Pernod mass-produced these artworks, and soon they decorated almost every French bistro. If you are lucky, you can still find a copy at a flea market in France.

Absinthe ritual with Absinthe glass, spoon and sugar

In the following video, you can see how you prepare Absinthe the traditional French way. You need an Absinthe glass, an Absinthe spoon, sugar cubes and ice-cold water for this ritual. This is how it works: You place the Absinthe spoon on the rim of the glass, put a sugar cube on top and slowly add water. The Absinthe in the glass blends with water and magically louches from green to an opalescent white color. Santé, your sugared Absinthe is prepared!