
Death in the Afternoon
Absinthe topped with champagne in a chilled glass — Hemingway's own invention, prescribed for mid-afternoon. Louche, anise-clouded and literary.
17% ABVMediumCocktails
Easy
Difficulty
2 min
Time
200 Cal
Calories
Flavor profile
Other
Strength
Sweet
Sour
Bitter
Taste values from the Pocket Bartender recipe catalog.
Ingredients
- Absinthe2 shots
- ChampagneTop
Instructions
Easy as you like, pour the absinthe into a chilled glass.
Top with champagne.
Must be drunk mid afternoon for the optimum effect.




