The recipe
- 2 ozRye whiskey60 ml
- ¾ ozSweet vermouth23 ml
- ½ ozCherry liqueur (Luxardo)15 ml
- ¼ ozAbsinthe, to rinse the glass7.5 ml
How to make it
- 1Swirl the absinthe around a coupe to coat it, then pour out the excess.
- 2Stir the rye, vermouth and cherry liqueur with ice.
- 3Strain into the rinsed coupe.
Garnish: Lemon peel.
The ratio
4 : 1½ : 1
In parts, a Remember the Maine is 4 whiskey, 1½ vermouth and 1 cherry. Plus a touch of absinthe. Change one part and you have a cousin; the closest are below.
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