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Stirred · 1 serving

Remember the Maine

A rye and sweet-vermouth classic accented with cherry liqueur and an absinthe rinse.

Short answer

Remember the Maine is a stirred cocktail made with rye whiskey, sweet vermouth, cherry liqueur, and absinthe. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodStirred
GlassCoupe
LevelAdvanced
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Remember the Maine ingredients

These original amounts make 1 serving. Compare cl, US fluid ounces and parts to use the measure you have at home.

How ml, US oz and parts work
Remember the Maine ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Rye Whiskey60 ml6 cl2 oz8 parts
Sweet Vermouth22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz3 parts
Cherry liqueur15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz2 parts
Absinthe7.5 ml0.8 cl0.3 oz1 part

Garnish: Expressed lemon zest

Method

How to make Remember the Maine

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill the coupe thoroughly and prepare the Expressed lemon zest before mixing.

  2. 02

    Measure rye whiskey, sweet vermouth, cherry liqueur, absinthe accurately and add them to a clean mixing glass.

  3. 03

    Fill the mixing glass with solid ice cubes and place a bar spoon against the inside wall.

  4. 04

    Rinse the chilled coupe with absinthe and discard the excess before stirring the remaining ingredients and straining them into the glass.

  5. 05

    Strain into the chilled coupe, keeping the finished drink clear of ice fragments.

  6. 06

    Finish with Expressed lemon zest and serve immediately at its coldest.

Tasting profile

What does Remember the Maine taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are strength (5/5) and sweetness (3/5).

Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness0 / 5
Bitterness2 / 5
Strength5 / 5
Freshness1 / 5

Quick answers

Remember the Maine questions

What is in a Remember the Maine?

Kokto’s build uses rye whiskey, sweet vermouth, cherry liqueur, and absinthe.

How long does a Remember the Maine take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 5 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a Remember the Maine prepared?

It uses a stirred method and is served in a coupe. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.

Is a Remember the Maine alcohol-free?

No. This Kokto recipe contains alcoholic ingredients and is intended only for adults of legal drinking age.

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Evidence

Sources & editorial note

The ingredients and steps above are Kokto's recipe specification. An external classic reference may use different amounts or techniques; follow one complete specification when mixing.

  • Cocktail App English editorial catalog B003https://iba-world.com/iba-cocktail/remember-the-maine/ · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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