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Death in the Afternoon Cocktail

Death in the Afternoon Cocktail

The Death in the Afternoon was a favorite of Earnest Hemingway who topped absinthe with champagne to create a simple classic cocktail that packs a punch. The Death in the Afternoon Cocktail is an absinthe cocktail that's easy to make and sure to impress.
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Prep Time 3 minutes
Total Time 3 minutes
Course Drinks
Cuisine American, French
Servings 1

Equipment

  • 1 coupe glass

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ oz absinthe
  • 4 ½ oz champagne

Instructions
 

  • Add the absinthe to a chilled coupe glass and top with champagne. Serve as desired.
Keyword absinthe cocktail, champaogn cocktail, classic cocktail
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