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Death in the Afternoon

Absinthe topped with Champagne. Two ingredients, zero chill, very literary trouble.

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A vintage champagne coupe holding a cloudy, pale green opalescent cocktail combining absinthe and sparkling champagne.
Difficulty Easy
Glass Champagne flute
Ice No ice; serve chilled
Tools None

Ingredients

  • 1 oz Absinthe
  • 4 oz Champagne or sparkling wine

How to make it

  1. Add absinthe to a chilled flute.
  2. Slowly top with Champagne or sparkling wine.
  3. Serve immediately.

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