Death in the Afternoon
The Quirky Foodster Team
Ingredients
- Absinthe — 15 ml (1/2 oz)
- Champagne, to top — 105 ml (3 1/2 oz)
Method
- Add the absinthe to a chilled champagne flute.
- Top slowly with champagne, watching it louche to a pale, cloudy color.
- Serve immediately while fizzing.
Description: A simple but potent two-ingredient cocktail combining absinthe with champagne, named for a book by Ernest Hemingway.
Cultural Background: Attributed to Hemingway himself, who reportedly included the recipe in a 1935 collection of celebrity cocktail recipes, naming it after his own 1932 book about bullfighting.
Tips: Pour the champagne slowly — watching the absinthe louche (turn cloudy) as it mixes is part of the drink's appeal.
Variations: Reduce the absinthe slightly for a gentler, less intensely anise-forward version.
Serving Suggestion: Serve immediately after building, in a chilled flute.
Nutrition: Approx. 115 kcal per serving
FAQs:
Q: Is this a strong drink?
A: Yes — absinthe is typically 45-74% ABV, making this deceptively potent despite its simple two-ingredient build.
- Absinthe — 15 ml (1/2 oz)
- Champagne, to top — 105 ml (3 1/2 oz)
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