1 serving
Death in the Afternoon ingredients
These original amounts make 1 serving. Compare cl, US fluid ounces and parts to use the measure you have at home.
| Ingredient | Amount | cl | oz | parts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Absinthe | 60 ml | 6 cl | 2 oz | 1 part |
 Champagne | 90 ml | 9 cl | 3 oz | 1.5 parts |
Garnish: No garnish
Method
How to make Death in the Afternoon
Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.
- 01
Chill a slender Champagne flute and both liquid ingredients thoroughly.
- 02
Measure the absinthe and pour it into the empty chilled flute.
- 03
Tilt the flute slightly and top very slowly with cold Champagne.
- 04
Pause if the foam rises, then continue until the flute reaches a proper fill level.
- 05
Allow the natural opalescent louche and fine bubbles to settle briefly.
- 06
Serve immediately without stirring or garnish.
Tasting profile
What does Death in the Afternoon taste like?
The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are strength (3/5) and sweetness (2/5).
Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.
Quick answers
Death in the Afternoon questions
What is in a Death in the Afternoon?
Kokto’s build uses absinthe and champagne.
How long does a Death in the Afternoon take to make?
The governed recipe allows about 4 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.
How is a Death in the Afternoon prepared?
It uses a built method and is served in a flute. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.
Is a Death in the Afternoon alcohol-free?
No. This Kokto recipe contains alcoholic ingredients and is intended only for adults of legal drinking age.
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Evidence
Sources & editorial note
The ingredients and steps above are Kokto's recipe specification. An external classic reference may use different amounts or techniques; follow one complete specification when mixing.
- Cocktail App English editorial catalog B044https://www.thecocktaildb.com/api/json/v1/1/lookup.php?i=178334 · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
- Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved