Stirred
Death in the Afternoon cocktail

Death in the Afternoon

Absinthe turns cold Brut Champagne opalescent, aromatic, and formidable in Ernest Hemingway’s stark 1935 contribution to the cocktail canon.

Glassware
Coupe glass
Strength
24% ABVBefore dilution

Ingredients

Preparation

  1. Pour the absinthe into a chilled coupe.
  2. Add the Champagne slowly so the drink louches without foaming over.
  3. Do not stir or add ice.