Remember the Maine

This is my lineup for a perfect Remember the Maine. It’s a cocktail that rewards attention to detail, balancing Rittenhouse's spice with Cocchi's weight and a whisper of Cherry Heering. The St. George absinthe rinse absolutely sings. A true home bar benchmark.

Approximate ABV 31.6%
Approximate Price / Cocktail $3.40
Taste Foundation Sweet, Bitter
Taste Nuance Herbal, Fruity, Spicy

Recipe Ingredients

1.5 oz. (45 ml) Rittenhouse Straight Rye Whisky Bottled in Bond Add to Cart
3/4 oz. (22.5 ml) Cocchi Vermouth Di Torino Add to Cart
1/4 oz. (7.5 ml) Heering Cherry Liqueur Add to Cart
Rinse of St. George Absinthe Verte Add to Cart
Expressed lemon oil & cocktail cherry for garnish

Recipe Directions

1. Take a chilled coupe or Nick & Nora glass. Add the St. George Absinthe Verte, swirl to coat, and discard any excess.
2. Combine the Rittenhouse Rye, Cocchi Vermouth di Torino, and Cherry Heering in a mixing glass.
3. Add ice to the mixing glass.
4. Stir until well-chilled and properly diluted.
5. Strain the cocktail into your prepared glass.
6. Express the lemon oil over the drink, then garnish with a cocktail cherry.

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