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Death in the Afternoon

Ernest Hemingway's own invention: a simple but potent combination of absinthe and Champagne with an arresting louche effect.

Death in the Afternoon

Ingredients

Directions

  1. 1Pour absinthe into a chilled Champagne flute.
  2. 2Slowly top with cold Champagne.
  3. 3The absinthe will louche as the Champagne is added.
  4. 4Serve immediately.
Contributed by @alfg