Death in the Afternoon
Ernest Hemingways decadent combination of absinthe and Champagne
- 1Pour absinthe into a chilled Champagne flute.
- 2Slowly top with cold Champagne.
- 3Watch the drink louche as the liquids combine.
- 4Serve immediately without garnish.
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Hemingway contributed this recipe to a 1935 celebrity cocktail book. The craft revival brought renewed interest in absinthe and this simple but powerful combination became popular at upscale bars.
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