Remember the Maine
Rye, sweet vermouth and cherry liqueur with absinthe. Bold and rich.
Stirred · Coupe · Medium · about 3 minutes · about 30% ABV
Ingredients
- 60 ml Rye whiskey
- 22.5 ml Sweet vermouth
- 10 ml Cherry liqueur (Cherry Heering)
- 2 dashes Absinthe
- Cocktail cherry (garnish)
Method
- Chill the glass
- Pour 60 ml rye whiskey into the mixing glass
- Pour 22.5 ml sweet vermouth into the mixing glass
- Pour 10 ml cherry liqueur (Cherry Heering) into the mixing glass
- Add 2 dashes of absinthe
- Add ice
- Stir
- Strain
- Garnish
About the Remember the Maine
Created by Charles H. Baker, who printed it in 1939. It is named after the battle cry of the Spanish–American War of 1898.
The vermouth cocktail family. Vermouth reached American bars in the 1860s and 1870s, and bartenders began stirring it with whiskey, gin and brandy. That gave us the Manhattan and the Martinez, the ancestor of the Martini. Drinks in this family are stirred rather than shaken, and they are all about the balance between the spirit and the aromatised wine.
Remember the Maine FAQ
What's in a Remember the Maine?
60 ml rye whiskey, 22.5 ml sweet vermouth, 10 ml cherry liqueur (cherry heering), 2 dashes absinthe, garnished with cocktail cherry.
How strong is a Remember the Maine?
About 30% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 2.7 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is close to a straight spirit, so sip it slowly.
Should I shake or stir a Remember the Maine?
Stir it. It is made only of spirits and wines, so stirring keeps it clear and silky. Shaking would make it cloudy and frothy.
What glass do you serve a Remember the Maine in?
A coupe, about 180 ml. Chill the glass first and serve without ice. No coupe? Use a martini glass or small wine glass.
