Today we’re making a Hemingway original, Death in the Afternoon (the drink not the book)! The original specs on this cocktail are a heavy pour of a strong spirit (absinthe) topped off with more alcohol (champagne) - so this one's strong. I'll be making one to Hemingway's specs, but also my favorite version of this drink that's slightly toned-down. I think it'll be a bit more approachable to a wider audience. Don't be fooled, however - this drink's still rather strong. If you plan on sipping these through the afternoon, be sure to clear your schedule!
* Just a heads-up, there are two typos in the video regarding the ounce measurements (sorry!). It's specifically for the simple and lemon juice on the second cocktail - the correct measurements are listed below!
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Intro:
0:00 The History:
0:47 The Booze:
2:13 Hemingway's Recipe:
3:15 Updated Version:
4:08 Sips:
5:07 THE ORIGINAL DEATH IN THE AFTERNOON RECIPE
1.5 oz. (45 ml) Nouvelle Orleans Absinthe Superieure
4.5 oz. (135 ml) Laurent-Pierre La Cuvee Brut Champagne
AN APPROACHABLE DEATH IN THE AFTERNOON RECIPE
1 oz. (30 ml) Nouvelle Orleans Absinthe Superieure
3 oz. (90 ml) Laurent-Pierre La Cuvee Brut Champagne
1/4 oz. (7.5 ml) fresh lemon juice
1/4 oz. (7.5 ml) semi-rich simple syrup (1.5:1 sugar:water)
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@AndersErickson
2 years ago
Hey folks! It was brought to my attention that there are two typos in the video (specifically the ounce measurements for the simple and lemon juice). Sorry! 🤦♂️ So I used YouTube’s sophisticated editing tools to blur out the incorrect measurements so it’s less confusing, I hope that helps. The correct recipe is always in the description too, if you prefer to look at that. Thanks everyone and cheers!
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