February 20, 2008
On the Rocks: Death in the P.M.
Absinthe is something that I’ve always wanted to try – maybe something about it being illegal in the States until not long ago?? Apparently Ernest Hemingway was a big fan of the green libation and created the first version of Death in the P.M., named after his novel Death in the Afternoon. The ratio of alcohol here has been altered (E.H.’s was a bit much), but otherwise it’s an extremely easy cocktail to mix up and enjoy.
Ingredients:
– 1 part absinthe or other anise-flavored liqueur
– 10 parts chilled brut sparkling wine
Instructions:
Pour absinthe in a chilled champagne glass. Top with sparkling wine and serve.
:: cocktail and image via CHOW
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Easy and Elegant Life
February 20, 2008 at 8:31 pmThe adventurous Mrs. E and I had the chance to sample some of the stuff on a trip to Europe not too many years ago. It was served straight from a freezer (the absinthe store also had a bar with all the proper accoutrement downstairs.) I didn’t think much of it, comparing it to a very nice pastis. Until about 20 minute later…. I hadn’t read the label. It was about 60% (120 proof.) Quite the morning at the market…
karey m.
February 21, 2008 at 7:27 amteetering on the edge…i must admit, part of the draw is the previously-illegal element!
you’re such the source for decadent desserts and naughty libations! love it.
joker
February 25, 2008 at 2:54 pmThe variety of absinthes coming out stateside (around 4 this year alone) serves to show you are not the only curious one lulled in by the mysterious brew. As for the hallucinogenic effect and whatnot, it’s not supposed to do that unless it’s spiked, then again, I’ll drink til I see a green fairy if I get the chance. Anywho, good to see you altered the Hemingway drink because only he would have used another alcohol as a mixer. Gotta love our drunks 😀