Cocktails
Death in the Afternoon
Death in the Afternoon is an alcoholic cocktail built on Absinthe. It leans anise, wormwood and herbal. Served in a Margarita Glass. Expect about 43.6% ABV and roughly 348 kcal (estimated per recipe).
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Why: 2 ingredients
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How to Make It
- Easy as you like, pour the absinthe into a chilled glass, top with champagne.Pour
- Must be drunk mid afternoon for the optimum effect.
How to Serve
- Glass
- Margarita Glass
- Temperature
- Chilled
Taste profile
Primary flavours
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Estimated sensory profile
- High ABV
- Dry finish
- Full-bodied
When to serve
- CelebrationSuggested from the drink's flavour and serve.
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- What is a Death in the Afternoon?
- The Death in the Afternoon is a cocktail made with 2 ingredients, traditionally served in a Margarita Glass. It has an ABV of approximately 43.6%. A standard serving contains approximately 348 calories.
- What does a Death in the Afternoon taste like?
- Death in the Afternoon has a flavour profile featuring Anise, Wormwood, Herbal, Apple. The exact taste varies depending on the brands and measures used.
- How strong is a Death in the Afternoon?
- The Death in the Afternoon has an ABV of approximately 43.6%. That's approximately 3.29 US standard drinks. This recipe is estimated to contain 348 kcal, 0.9g sugar, 1.6g carbs. Strength varies depending on the exact measures and ingredients used.
- When is a Death in the Afternoon typically served?
- Death in the Afternoon is often suggested for Celebration, based on its flavour profile and typical serve.
- What drinks are similar to a Death in the Afternoon?
- If you enjoy Death in the Afternoon, the "similar flavour profile" suggestions on this page point to cocktails that share its flavour character. Drinks with a matching spirit base and comparable body and acidity feel closest.
- Can I make a Death in the Afternoon at home?
- Yes. The Death in the Afternoon uses 2 ingredients, making it easy to prepare at home. You will need a Margarita Glass. Use quality spirits and fresh ingredients for the best result.
- What do the sensory profile dimensions mean?
- Sensory profile dimensions describe key flavour characteristics: Body (light to full), Dryness (sweet to bone dry), Acidity (flat to crisp), Fruitiness (subtle to prominent) and Boldness (delicate to bold). Each scale helps you compare cocktails at a glance and find ones with similar character.
- How do I use sensory profiles to find cocktails I like?
- Compare the Body, Acidity and Fruitiness of Death in the Afternoon with other cocktails. If you enjoy this drink, look for others with a similar profile. Adjust one dimension at a time to discover new favourites while staying in your flavour comfort zone.