Method
- Pour 1.5 oz absinthe into a chilled Margarita glass.
- Top with 4.5 oz very cold Champagne.
About the Death In the Afternoon
Death in the Afternoon is a highball cocktail with absinthe and Champagne. It creates a milky, opalescent drink with a strong character. The ingredients give it a unique texture and flavor profile.
History
Created by Ernest Hemingway, this cocktail shares its name with his 1932 book. The original recipe was published in a 1935 cocktail book with contributions from famous authors. It was invented after Hemingway's time in Paris, where he enjoyed absinthe.
