Absinthe is traditionally prepared with ice-cold water and a sugar cube. To mix the water with Absinthe, one usually uses a water carafe or an Absinthe fountain. However, there is another interesting form of preparation: The use of a Brouilleur. A brouilleur or Absinthe dripper is a metal cup that is placed on the Absinthe glass. It is then filled with cold water (from a carafe). The dripper has small holes through which the water now drips into the Absinthe in the glass. It is a slow drip so that the Absinthe magically clouds in white streaks. This slow "louche" is particularly impressive. If you like, you can also add ice cubes or a sugar cube to the Brouilleur. We love the Brouilleur for its ease of use and its impressive effect in terms of the louche of the Absinthe! The Absinthe Brouilleur offered fits all standard glasses.
Absinthe Dripper: The history of the Brouilleur
The ALANDIA Absinthe Dripper is a reproduction of the legendary Terminus Dripper from the 19th century. The name refers to the manufacturer, Terminus Absinthe from Pontarlier. In our photo gallery, a historical Terminus promotional poster is shown. On it you can see two famous people: Constant Coquelin and Sarah Bernhardt, world-famous theatrical players of the 19th century and advertising testimonials of the Terminus brand. Terminus marketed their Absinthe as "good for your health" (Absinthe Bienfaisante), referring to the stomach-friendly qualities of the spirit.
How to use an Absinthe Dripper
In our video you can see, how you serve Absinthe with a Brouilleur or Absinthe dripper. The method is always the same, no matter how the Brouilleur exactly looks like. First, the Absinthe glass has to be filled with Absinthe, then the Brouilleur is placed on top. Now, you fill it with ice-cold water, which slowly starts to drip into the lower level of the glass. As Absinthe and water blend, you can experience the magic louche effect: Absinthe changes its color from green to white. Brouilleurs with their constant drip help to create a perfect louche, as Absinthe and water mix slowly.
