Remember the Maine

Prohibition | Cocktail | from Anders Erickson

If you like a Rye Manhattan, you’ll love this historic variation that adds cherry liqueur and a bit of absinthe.

Ingredients

Amount Ingredient Brand
1.5 oz / 37.5 ml 2.25 oz / 56.5 ml 3 oz / 75 ml 4.5 oz / 112.5 ml Rye Rittenhouse 100
0.75 oz / 19 ml 1.125 oz / 28 ml 1.5 oz / 37.5 ml 2.25 oz / 56.5 ml Sweet Vermouth Cocchi Vermouth di Torino
0.25 oz / 6.5 ml 0.375 oz / 9.5 ml 0.5 oz / 12.5 ml 0.75 oz / 19 ml Cherry Heering Cherry Heering
1 rinse Absinthe St. George Verte

Notes

  • Method: Stirred
  • Pour: Julep Strain
  • Glassware: Martini
  • Garnish: Expressed lemon oil & cocktail cherry
  • Special Prep: None