cocktail Champagne Cocktail
Death in the Afternoon
Served in a flute
Ingredients
- 22.5 ml Absinthe
- 120 ml Champagne
Preparation
Pour absinthe into a flute. Slowly top with chilled champagne until the drink turns opalescent.
Garnish
None
Origin story
The Death in the Afternoon cocktail was created by author Ernest Hemingway in the 1930s, inspired by his time in Paris. It combines absinthe and champagne, reflecting the author's adventurous spirit and love for bold flavors.