Herbal · Bubbly · Strong

Death in the Afternoon

A herbal, sparkling, and bold absinthe cocktail, finished with bubbles and presented in a champagne flute.

Main alcohol
Absinthe
Estimated strength
Strong
Technique
Built in the glass
Serving style
Served up
Glass
Champagne Flute
Garnish
— let the opalescent swirl speak for itself
Carbonation
Carbonated

Ingredients

  • 4 oz Champagne
  • 1 oz Absinthe

Instructions

  1. Pour absinthe into a chilled flute.
  2. Top slowly with cold champagne until it reaches a milky louche.
  3. No garnish — let the opalescent swirl speak for itself.