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brown cocktail in a stemmed glass with a lemon twist

Remember the Maine

Amy Traynor
This classic rye cocktail is made with sweet vermouth, cherry liqueur, and a touch of absinthe.
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Servings 1 cocktail

Ingredients
  

  • 2 oz rye whiskey
  • .75 oz sweet vermouth
  • 2 bar spoons Cherry Heering liqueur
  • 1/4 oz absinthe (for rinse)

Instructions
 

  • Pour the absinthe into a coupe glass and swirl to thoroughly coat the inside. Discard the absinthe and set glass aside.
  • Add the remaining ingredients to a mixing glass and fill it 3/4 with ice.
  • Stir until chilled, then strain into the absinth-rinsed glass and garnish with a lemon twist.
Keyword absinthe, Cherry Heering, rye whiskey
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