Recipes Death at the Savoy Be the first to rate & review! “Adding a splash of sparkling wine is one of the most reliable of cocktail augmentations,” says John deBary. “Here it creates something of a love child between the classic Corpse Reviver No. 2 and a Death in the Afternoon” (absinthe and Champagne with a lemon twist). Slideshow: More Great Gin Cocktails By Food & Wine Editors Updated on March 29, 2015 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Yield: 1 drink Ingredients 1/4 ounce absinthe Ice 3/4 ounce London dry gin 3/4 ounce triple sec 1/2 ounce fresh lemon juice 1 ounce chilled sparkling wine 1 lemon twist, for garnish Directions Rinse a chilled coupe with the absinthe and pour out the excess. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add the gin, triple sec and lemon juice and shake well. Strain into the prepared glass, top with the wine and garnish with the twist. Rate it Print