Remember the Maine

IBA

Named after the rallying cry of the Spanish-American War of 1898, this cocktail carries a touch of political drama in every sip. Rye whiskey and sweet vermouth form a Manhattan-like foundation, but Cherry Heering adds a dark, jammy richness and a rinse of absinthe casts an anise-scented shadow that makes the whole drink feel conspiratorial and complex.

Spirit-ForwardClassic

Ingredients

  • 2 ozRye Whiskey
  • 0.75 ozSweet Vermouth
  • 0.5 ozCherry Heering
  • 0.25 ozAbsinthe

Garnish: Cherry

Preparation

Stirred · cocktail glass · none

  1. 1.

    rinse

    Rinse a chilled cocktail glass with absinthe.

  2. 2.

    add

    Combine rye, sweet vermouth, and Cherry Heering in a mixing glass with ice.

  3. 3.

    stir

    Stir until well chilled.

  4. 4.

    strain

    Strain into the absinthe-rinsed glass.

  5. 5.

    garnish

    Garnish with a cherry.

Flavor Profile

spiced
49%
body
39%
sweet
33%
fruity
32%
herbal
23%
heat
21%
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