Recipes Nugget Markets Signature Recipes
Death in the Afternoon
- Prep time
- 5 minutes PT5M
- Cook time
- N/A PT0
- Yield
- 1 cocktail
- Difficulty
Originally invented by writer Ernest Hemingway, this sparkling absinthe cocktail gets a mini makeover with a touch of simple syrup and lemon. Chill your Champagne flute first for best results.
Ingredients
- 1 ounce absinthe
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon simple syrup
- 3 ounces prosecco, well chilled
- Lemon slice, for garnish (optional)
Preparation
Pour absinthe into a chilled Champagne flute, then add the lemon juice and simple syrup. Top with prosecco and garnish with a slice of lemon, if desired.