DEATH IN THE AFTERNOON
The earliest known recipe for this bracing little number appears in the magnificently named 1935 cocktail book, "So Red the Nose, or - Breath in the Afternoon," to which many famous authors of the day contributed recipes. This one came from Ernest Hemingway, who explained: "This was arrived at by the author and three officers of H.M.S. Danae after having spent seven hours overboard trying to get Capt. Bra Saunders' fishing boat off a bank where she had gone with us in a N.W. gale." Even under less dramatic circumstances, it's a drink that packs a punch. Pastis is often substituted for the absinthe, but if you want to be as Hemingwayesque as possible, stick to the original specs.
Provided by Rosie Schaap
Categories cocktails
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- Pour absinthe into a coupe or flute. Slowly add Champagne to fill. Should be nice and cloudy.
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Marvin Breslin
[email protected]This cocktail is a waste of time and money.
Arman Raja
[email protected]I would not recommend this cocktail to anyone.
Laura Yakich
[email protected]This cocktail is way too expensive for what you get.
Desi Munda
[email protected]I tried making this cocktail at home and it was a complete disaster. I would not recommend it.
SHAKIL ROSTER BD
[email protected]I was really disappointed with this cocktail. It was too strong and the absinthe flavor was overpowering.
Gorgeous Eirol
[email protected]I'm not sure what all the fuss is about. This cocktail is just okay.
Hemraj Aryal
[email protected]This is a classic cocktail that everyone should try at least once.
Sz BaLOch
[email protected]I've had this cocktail at a few different bars and it's always been good. I finally decided to try making it at home and it turned out great!
airdrop lovers
[email protected]This cocktail is a bit strong for my taste, but it's still very good. I would recommend it to anyone who likes absinthe.
fabien keita
[email protected]I love the Death in the Afternoon cocktail. It's the perfect drink to enjoy on a hot summer day.
KJT KALUNGU JUNIOR TALENTED
[email protected]This is my new favorite cocktail! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Navin Doodnauth
[email protected]I was a bit hesitant to try this cocktail at first because I'm not a big fan of absinthe. But I'm so glad I did! The absinthe is perfectly balanced with the other ingredients and it makes for a really smooth and flavorful drink.
agrim muskan
[email protected]I've made this cocktail several times now and it's always a hit. It's a great way to impress your friends.
Naomi Ejembi
[email protected]This cocktail is the perfect balance of sweet and strong. The absinthe adds a unique flavor that really makes it special.