Opalescent Elixir

This cocktail, known as Death in the Afternoon, is a modern adaptation of a classic recipe. It was created to highlight the use of absinthe, and the recipe was popularized by Ernest Hemingway in the 1930s. The drink is made by pouring absinthe into a Champagne flute and adding cold Champagne until a milky cloud appears. It's a visually stunning and slightly dangerous concoction, best enjoyed in moderation.

Opalescent Elixir

Opalescent Elixir is a modern twist on a classic cocktail, featuring the intoxicating flavors of absinthe and the effervescence of Champagne. It's a visually stunning and dangerously delicious drink that should be savored slowly.

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 ounces of absinthe
  • 4 to 6 ounces of cold Champagne or sparkling wine

Instructions

  1. Pour the absinthe into a Champagne flute.
  2. Slowly add the Champagne until a milky cloud appears.
  3. Serve and enjoy in moderation.