Death in the Afternoon

A built cocktail made with Absinthe, Champagne, served in a champagne flute.

• Built, Not Stirred
• Champagne Flute
• Up
• Absinthe & Herbal

Ingredients

• 1 ozAbsinthe
• 4 ozChampagne
• GarnishNo garnish

How to make a Death in the Afternoon

1. Add 1 oz Absinthe, 4 oz Champagne directly to a champagne flute, in order.
2. Do not stir — the pour mixes it, and stirring would cost the bubbles.
3. Serve without garnish.

Related Absinthe & Herbal cocktails

• Green Beast
• Slippery Nipple
• Absinthe Frappé
• Chartreuse Swizzle

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