Remember the Maine
Ingredients
1 oz Rye Whiskey
3/4 oz Sweet Vermouth
2 tsp Cherry Liqueur
0.5 tsp Absinthe
Garnishes
1 whole Cherry
Glass
Preparation
In a chilled coupe or cocktail glass, add the absinthe. Swirl to coat and discard the excess.
Add the rye whiskey, sweet vermouth and cherry liqueur into a mixing glass with ice and stir until well-chilled.
Strain into the prepared glass.
Garnish with a cherry.
Description
The Remember the Maine is a classic cocktail made with rye whiskey, sweet vermouth, and cherry liqueur. It is typically garnished with a cherry and a lemon twist.
History
The Remember the Maine is a classic cocktail that dates back to the late 19th century. It is believed to have been created in the late 1890s, in honor of the USS Maine, which was destroyed in Havana Harbor, Cuba in 1898.
