Remember the Maine
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This easy Remember The Maine cocktail recipe will warm you up in winter! With rye whiskey, cherry liqueur, sweet vermouth, and a hint of absinthe, it's the perfect drink for cold nights.
Prep time: 1 minute
Mixing time: 1 minute
Servings: 1
Calories: 204
Ingredients
- 2 oz Rye Whiskey
- ¾ oz sweet Vermouth
- 2 tsp Cherry Heering or cherry Liqueur
- ½ tsp Absinthe
- Ice cubes
- Lemon twist - for garnish, optional
Equipment
- Mixing Glass
- Measuring Jigger
- Strainer
- Stirrer or Bar Spoon
- Cocktail Glass chilled
Instructions
- In the cocktail glass pour ½ tsp Absinthe, and swing the glass around until the absinthe has evenly coated the entire interior surface.
- Fill the cocktail glass with ice to chill it.
- Measure and pour 2 tsp Cherry Heering or cherry Liqueur into the mixing glass.
- Add ¾ oz sweet Vermouth.
- Pour in 2 oz Rye Whiskey.
- Fill your mixing glass with ice and stir the mixture for about 45 revolutions.
- Discard the ice and the absinthe from your cocktail glass and strain the drink into it.
- Garnish with a lemon twist.
Notes
Substitutes:
- Rye Whiskey: Bourbon can be used as a substitute for rye whiskey if you prefer a sweeter profile. For a smoky flavor, try using Scotch whisky.
- Sweet Vermouth: Dry vermouth can be used instead of sweet vermouth, but you may want to add a touch of simple syrup to balance the sweetness.
- Cherry Heering: If you don't have Cherry Heering, you can use cherry-flavored liqueur or cherry brandy. It won't be the same, but it will give the cocktail a similar flavor profile.
- Absinthe: Pernod or other anise-flavored liqueur can be used as a substitute for absinthe.
Making a Pitcher of Remember The Maine:
- Scale: To make a pitcher that serves 8, multiply all the ingredients by 8. That would be 16 oz of rye whiskey, 6 oz of sweet vermouth, 16 tsp of Cherry Heering, and 4 tsp of absinthe.
- Mix: In a large pitcher, combine the rye whiskey, sweet vermouth, and Cherry Heering with ice. Stir well.
- Serve: Pour the mixture into individual chilled and absinthe coated cocktail glasses, garnish with a lemon twist, and serve immediately.
Making it Non-Alcoholic:
- Rye Whiskey Substitute: Use a non-alcoholic whiskey substitute; these are available and reasonably mimic whiskey's flavor.
- Cherry Heering Substitute: Opt for a non-alcoholic cherry-flavored syrup or juice.
- Absinthe Substitute: Use a non-alcoholic anise-flavored syrup.
- Vermouth Substitute: Use a non-alcoholic alternative available in the market.
- Proceed As Usual: Use these non-alcoholic substitutes instead of the regular ingredients, follow the original steps, and enjoy a non-alcoholic version.