I sipped it slowly and had it done in about 45 minutes. If you try to finish this in a few minutes, you’re probably going to get knocked on your butt. I didn’t really notice a change of flavor in mine and enjoyed it the whole way through. Josh felt that the flavor changed as the bubbles dissipated, and he didn’t like it as well toward the end. Mephisto is 130 proof (65% alcohol), so you could easily cut it down to half an ounce of absinthe and still have a tasty, buzz-inducing cocktail.
It wasn’t too bitter, but far from too sweet. I like the absinthe, I already knew I liked pink moscato, and the two together seem fairly complimentary. Death Spasm Flavor ReviewĪs for taste, I think it’s pretty good. There you have it! Bright Color Mom’s Original Death Spasm Cocktail. The faded green hue of the Mephisto is very enticing. I started by pouring a jigger (one ounce) of absinthe in a champagne flute. We essentially assembled the drink just like Hemingway’s. He’d never tried absinthe before, either, and was happy to help me with a taste test. My husband and I both enjoyed an inaugural Death Spasm cocktail, and I have to tell you, he was SO excited. I knew that meant it was probably extremely bitter, but after a small taste of the Mephisto on its own, I thought it wouldn’t be so bad to try a straight shot… If I were interested in having the room spin a minute or two later. It’s expected that you use cold water at a minimum, if not with sugar. I’d read that it has been historically socially unacceptable to drink absinthe neat (by itself). The Mephisto had a very strong smell of cinnamon in it as well, and as a basic pumpkin spice witch myself I was very intrigued. It certainly wasn’t the pungent, mossy smell I had imagined. Upon opening the absinthe, I was greeted with a smell that reminded me of mouthwash, but with a tastier, more edible vibe. In hindsight, I think it probably worked to my palette’s favor that I’ve never had any high-end absinthe because I had zero expectations. I’d never even tasted any kind of absinthe before, and I was starting with the cheap stuff. I’ll admit I was super concerned about whether or not this Death Spasm cocktail recipe was going to be a drink I’d actually enjoy.
That turned out to be Mephisto Absinthe, and I must say I was pleasantly surprised with the taste. (YOU can get a really nice set of classic champagne flutes, though.) When I sent Josh to the liquor store for my ingredients, I told him to get the cheapest absinthe they had (which still came out to $35 – so if you decide to try this recipe, be prepared for a decent price tag).
My champagne glasses came from Goodwill, I think, back when I first got married. Plus, a champagne cocktail is simply a flute of champagne with a sugar cube added. Absinthe is traditionally prepared with ice-cold water poured over a sugar cube resting on a slotted spoon over the pre-poured glass. As for the sugar cube, it seemed like a no-brainer once I did my research. For one thing, I love love love pink moscato wine, so I was excited to use the sparkling version.
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