Remember the Maine
A stirred rye whiskey cocktail with sweet vermouth, Cherry Heering, kirsch, and an absinthe rinse. It is off-dry and strong at about 27% ABV.
Steps
8
Rinse a Nick & Nora glass with absinthe and dump. Stir the remaining ingredients over ice, then strain into the glass. Garnish with the lemon twist.
Total liquid~94 g
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Volume139 ml
Strength27% ABV
Alcohol38 ml (30 g)95 ml of vodka (40%)3 shots (of 30ml)
Sugar5.9 g (4.2%)1.5 sugar cubes
Acidity0.10%
SweetnessOff-dry
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