Remember the Maine

Rye, sweet vermouth and cherry liqueur are stirred and served in an absinthe-rinsed coupe. The rinse supplies aroma rather than a full absinthe measure in the finished cocktail, so discard the excess.

remember the Maine served in a coupe glass with a lemon twist

Active preparation: 4 minutes

Ingredients

  • 60 ml Rye whiskey
  • 22.5 ml Sweet red vermouth
  • 15 ml Cherry brandy liqueur
  • 7.5 ml Absinthe
  • 1 piece Lemon peel, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Swirl the absinthe inside a chilled coupe to coat it, then discard the excess.
  2. Stir rye, vermouth and cherry liqueur with ice for about 20–30 seconds.
  3. Strain into the prepared coupe and express the lemon twist over the surface.
  4. Add the twist and serve.