Remember the Maine

Ingredients

  • 60 ml Rye whiskey e.g. Rittenhouse, Bulleit Rye, Old Overholt
  • 22.5 ml Sweet vermouth e.g. Carpano Antica, Cocchi di Torino
  • 10 ml Cherry Heering
  • 2 drop Absinthe
  • Garnish Cherry

Preparation

  1. Stir all ingredients with ice.
  2. Strain into a chilled coupe glass. Don't know how? Pour the drink through a strainer (or the built-in strainer on your shaker) to catch the ice and any solids.
  3. Garnish with cherry.

Origin Story

Remember the Maine is a cocktail that originated in the early 20th century and is often associated with the classic cocktail revival. Its name pays homage to the USS Maine, reflecting the era's historical influences.

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