A sophisticated cocktail in a flute glass, elegantly garnished with a rose petal or lemon zest twist

Death in the Afternoon

Herbal
Floral

A classic cocktail originally inspired by Ernest Hemingway, combining the strong, anise-flavored absinthe with the effervescent lightness of brut champagne, often garnished elegantly with a rose petal or lemon zest twist.

Time to make
5 min
Difficulty
Intermediate
Strength
Medium

Ingredients

1 serving
  • Brut champagne/sparkling wine4.50 oz
  • Rich Simple (2:1) syrup0.17 oz
  • Absinthe0.33 oz

Equipement

Serving details

  • GlasswareChampagneFlute
  • GarnishRose petal or lemon zest twist
  • IceNoIce
  • TemperatureChilled

How to make it

  • POUR first 2 ingredients into chilled glass and STIR.
  • TOP with champagne.

Other details

  • CaloriesBetween_100_and_150
  • Alcohol volume12.07%
  • Not suitable forGluten_FreeVeganNut_Free

Reviews

4.5
(154)