Death in the Afternoon
Classicbubblystrongclassic
Ingredients
- Absinthe15 ml
- Champagneas needed
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Glass
Flute
Garnish
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Method
- 01Pour absinthe into a chilled flute.
- 02Top slowly with champagne until it turns opalescent.
About this drink
More on the Death in the Afternoon
Why this recipe works
Building straight in the flute glass keeps the Death in the Afternoon simple and lets each ingredient hold its own profile rather than blending into one note.
Common mistakes
- Skimping on ice. A half-full glass dilutes faster and goes warm before you finish it. Fill it.
