Absinthe Glasses and Glass Brouillers (Drippers)

The absinthe glasses from M5IDEES (formerly Cristalerias San Miguel) are all hand blown using traditional glassblowing methods. Each glass is unique and requires five skilled craftsmen to create and finish. There may occasionally be small variations and bubbles found inside the glass. This is normal for this technique, which remains virtually unchanged for hundreds of years.

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Height 6" (15cm)

This hand-blown crystal reservoir glass is based on the classic French 19th century reservoir glass with the correct measure of absinthe being provided by the reseroir at the base of the glass. This piece is identical to antiques found on the market, and has been made continuously by the same Spanish glass-house since the early 20th century.

Our individual drippers also fit this glass!

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Height 6" (15cm)

This fine hand-blown crystal reservoir Tarragona glass is a favorite of ours. It lends itself perfectly for preparing absinthe, for which it was originally designed, but can be used with enjoyment for any drink. It just feels good in your hand! This piece (along with the dripper and dripper set) is identical to antiques found on the market, and has been made continuously by the same Spanish glass-house since the early 20th century.

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A full 10.2 centimeters in diameter (2 centimeters larger than our original model seen above), this dripper cup will fit atop virtually ANY modern or antique absinthe glass. It was designed to fit the Grand Pontarlier glass perfectly.


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A classic combination of two fine hand-blown pieces of glassware. The Grand Pontarlier glass is matched with a large dripper. The glass is used in conjunction with the specially designed large-sized dripper as the ultimate mixing tool - ice-water is slowly added to the dripper cup and allowed to flow gently into to the absinthe in the glass. If you wish, a sugar cube can be added to the dripper along with ice.

Click on image to see antique glass which was made using the same mould form.
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Height 6.5" (16.5cm)

This hand-blown crystal glass has the proper dose marked by the 'cordon' encircling the bottom and has a pleasantly heavy feel. It will make a fine addition to your bar-ware collection and is sturdy enough for everyday use .The Cordon glass is so called because of the band or cordon around the bottom of the glass acting as a measure for the absinthe. It was originally created exclusively for absinthe and originals are now one of the rarest and most sought-after antiques. You can enjoy the experience of owning and drinking from one made from original 100+ year-old moulds.

Our individual drippers also fit this glass!

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LDF exclusive!

Height 6" (10cm)

This is a fantastic absinthe-tasting and collectable glass: an original 'Pontarlier' type glass, hand-blown in crystal using the original, recently rediscovered 19th century mould. The volume is quite large (in total approximately 41cl - almost 14 ounces - 15cm in height/10cm diameter), helping the drinker to appreciate delicate aromas and flavours from the best absinthes without overfilling, and it can be comfortably swirled by holding its base. The dosed stem has not been altered from the original mould and is around 2.5cl. (note: due to the hand-blown process, dose sizes may vary slightly from glass to glass) and you should follow the type and alcoholic strength of absinthe used along with your own taste to find your preferred mixing ratio. Should you wish to use an absinthe spoon with this glass, we suggest only the Replica 'Cuilleres #1' or 'Playing Cards' spoons as virtually all other replica absinthe spoons are too short.

Click on image to see original glass mould.

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This hand blown crystal glass brouille or mixer is the ideal solution to preparing your absinthe. It can be used in combination with any of our own replica absinthe glasses or with your own favourite glass. Just set it on top of the glass and fill it with cracked ice and water then allow the water to run into the glass. If you like to use sugar, place a cube over the hole before adding ice. A slower drip can be achieved by adding water in small amounts in several steps or, in warmer settings, allowing shaved ice to melt on its own.

Fits all our glasses except the Grand Pontarlier and swirl.

Click on image for a description of use and vintage 1913 American anti-absinthe movie poster featuring this 'system.'

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This hand-blown Tarragona glass mixer set (known in France as a 'Brouille' glass) is the ideal way to dilute your absinthe. Just set the dripper on top of the glass and fill it with cracked ice and water then allow the water to drip into the glass. (If you like to use a sugar cube just add that to the dripper by placing it over the hole). This was the preferred method of taking absinthe of Ernest Hemingway and mentioned in "The Sun Also Rises," "The Garden of Eden" and the short story "The Strange Country."

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This hand-blown glass mixer and cordon glass set is the ideal solution to diluting your absinthe. Just set it on top of the glass and fill it with cracked ice and water then allow the water to flow into the glass. If you like to use a sugar cube just add that to the dripper by placing it over the hole.

NOTE: This glass has now been modified exclusively for LDF to have the same classic rimmed stem as the crystal reservoir glass.

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If you are looking for good value, heavy duty absinthe glasses for every day use, we recommend these glasses from one of France's top glass makers. La Rochere was founded by Simon Thysac in the late 16th century and it is one of the oldest glassware makers in operation in France.


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Height 6.75" (17cm)

A heavy machine-moulded 'Torsade' or swirl style absinthe glass from the French glass-maker Cristallerie La Rochere. Arguably this is one of the most frequently seen glasses in Impressionist paintings and its sturdy construction makes it ideal for every day use and it is dishwasher safe. Note that this style of glass is slightly narrower than our others and the brouille dripper will not fit snugly over it.


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16.5 cm

One of our most popular absinthe glasses, this heavy machine-moulded 'Pontarlier' absinthe glass comes from the French glass-maker Cristallerie La Rochere. It is a direct copy of an original antique glass from the collection of the Musée d'Absinthe in Auvers-sur-Oise, France. Its sturdy construction also makes it ideal for every day use and it is dishwasher safe.

Our regular-sized individual dripper fits this glass.

Click on image to see antique advertising featuring this glass.
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