Death In The Afternoon
A refreshing, bubbly and dry cocktail ∙ Build ∙ 2 min ∙ 14.3%
Ingredients
~155 kcal per serving
1
Servings
Garnish
Instructions for 1 serving
- Pre-chill a glass
- Pour first 2 ingredients into the chilled glass: Absinthe 10 mlSugar syrup 5 ml
- Briefly Stir
- Top with Dry sparkling wine
- Express a lemon twist over the cocktail and discard
- Float rose petals
History
Death In The Afternoon is a strong and decadent cocktail created by Ernest Hemingway. It combines absinthe with Champagne, resulting in a unique opalescent drink that carries the bold aniseed intensity of absinthe balanced by the brightness of sparkling wine. The cocktail was inspired by Hemingway’s adventurous spirit and was first published in a 1935 cocktail book. Known for its potency and distinctive flavor, this drink remains a daring choice for those who appreciate historic and powerful cocktails.
