Death in the Afternoon
Sparkling · Champagne Flute
Hemingway's 1935 absinthe-and-Champagne contribution to 'So Red the Nose' — 'Drink three to five of these slowly.' Louche cloud in a flute.
| Glass | Champagne Flute |
| Garnish | None |
| ABV | 16% |
| Category | classic |
| Flavor | anise, sparkling, historic, cloudy |
Ingredients
- Absinthe1 oz
- Champagne4 oz
Method
- Pour absinthe into chilled flute
- Slowly top with iced Champagne until drink achieves proper opalescent milkiness