Remember the Maine
The Quirky Foodster Team
Coupe or cocktail glass
Glass
Cherry or lemon twist
Garnish
Ingredients
- Rye whiskey — 60 ml (2 oz)
- Sweet vermouth — 22.5 ml (3/4 oz)
- Cherry Heering liqueur — 15 ml (1/2 oz)
- Absinthe — 2 dashes
Method
- Combine all ingredients in a mixing glass with ice.
- Stir until well chilled.
- Strain into a chilled coupe.
- Garnish with a cherry or lemon twist.
Description: A dark, spirit-forward Manhattan variant with cherry liqueur and a whisper of absinthe, named for the sunk USS Maine.
Cultural Background: Created by writer Charles H. Baker Jr. in his 1939 cocktail book, inspired by a 1930s trip to pre-revolutionary Cuba.
Tips: A light hand with the absinthe keeps it as an aromatic accent rather than a dominant flavor.
Variations: Bourbon can be used instead of rye for a slightly sweeter result.
Serving Suggestion: Serve up, well chilled, as a bold, spirit-forward option.
Nutrition: Approx. 195 kcal per serving
FAQs:
Q: Where does the name come from?
A: It references the USS Maine, whose sinking in Havana harbor in 1898 helped trigger the Spanish-American War.
- Rye whiskey — 60 ml (2 oz)
- Sweet vermouth — 22.5 ml (3/4 oz)
- Cherry Heering liqueur — 15 ml (1/2 oz)
- Absinthe — 2 dashes
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