Remember the Maine
Amy Traynor
This classic rye cocktail is made with sweet vermouth, cherry liqueur, and a touch of absinthe.
Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Total Time 5 minutes mins
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
- 2 oz rye whiskey
- .75 oz sweet vermouth
- 2 bar spoons Cherry Heering liqueur
- 1/4 oz absinthe (for rinse)
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