Death in the Afternoon

From the kitchen of Carly

Hemingway's legendary two-ingredient cocktail transforms absinthe's licorice intensity into something ethereal. Pour the spirit into a flute, top with cold Champagne, and watch the mixture cloud into pale green mystery. Dangerous, simple, and utterly seductive.

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Servings
4
Difficulty
medium

Ingredients

4 servings

  • 13 tablespoons (1 1/2 ounces) absinthe
  • 11/2 to 3/4 cup (4 to 6 ounces) cold Champagne or sparkling wine

Instructions

  1. Pour absinthe into Champagne flute. Add Champagne until a milky cloud appears, then serve.