Absinthe and Champagne, anyone?
Aug 27th, 2010
Now this is the way to start a weekend. Contrary to popular belief, absinthe is no longer illegal in the states and is actually available in most liquor stores. Personally, I think this is because they removed all of the more ‘fun’ properties the spirit had to offer. Green fairies ring a bell? The absinthe-and-champagne concoction is credited to Ernest Hemingway and named after his 1932 treatise on bullfighting, Death in the Afternoon. The book is ‘all about dichotomies: fear and courage, life and death. And the fiery anise taste of the absinthe—like hot licorice—pierced by the effervescence of chilled champagne is another testament to the allure of duality‘. Kind of deep for me. The only duality I’ll be experiencing is the before and after effects of this potent drink. Please note that I will be dropping the kids off at their grandparents before imbibing. Cheers!
Hemingway’s Cool Cocktail
RECIPE
Pour 1 ounce absinthe into a champagne flute.
Add 1 ounce chilled vermouth. (Either pre-chill, or shake the vermouth over ice and strain
into the glass. Try Dolin Vermouth de Chambéry for its lighter, crisper qualities.)
Top off the glass with chilled champagne. Garnish with a twist of lemon. And enjoy!
Source: gardenandgunmagazine.com
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