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Death in the Afternoon

With Cheese, Death in the Afternoon has enough sweet and refreshing to hold its place beside food. It carries a lean, light body and feels firm and warming.

SweetRefreshing

APPROX. ABV: 22%
STRENGTH: 4/5
DRINKABILITY: 5/5

TASTE PROFILE

How it is likely to feel

Sweetness4

Bitterness0

Sourness1

Strength4

Body1

Drinkability5

Fruity0

Herbal1

Smoky0

CLASSIC STRUCTURE

What is usually in it

2 shots Absinthe

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Method: Easy as you like, pour the absinthe into a chilled glass, top with champagne. Must be drunk mid afternoon for the optimum effect.
Glass: Margarita glass
Garnish: Classic garnish

Recipes and serving sizes vary by bar. ABV is an approximate guide.

PAIRING DIRECTIONS

Useful places to start

01Cheese

02Charcuterie

Pairing suggestions are directions, not fixed rules. Sauce, seasoning and serving temperature can change the result.

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