Exotic cocktails: The "Death in the Afternoon 2" recipe using absinthe and creme de violette.

Exotic and Unusual Cocktail Drinks: How to make the "Death in the Afternoon 2" drink.
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This is a version of the cocktail Death in the Afternoon (absinthe and champagne), This cocktail takes the regular recipe to the next level with the addition of the creme de violette.

The addition of crème de violette has a rounding effect and gives the drink some subtlety.

Death in the Afternoon Recipe:

Ingredients:
½ oz crème de violette
5 oz sparkling wine (champagne)
¼ oz absinthe
1 maraschino cherry

Mixing instructions:Pour the crème de violette and champagne into a glass flute. 

Float in the absinthe atop.

Garnish the cocktail with a cherry. 

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