CLASSIC COCKTAIL · 1920–1933
Remember the Maine
Rye, sweet vermouth, cherry brandy and absinthe: a Havana Manhattan with a history lesson.
1932Historical classicResearched
Charles H. Baker Jr. recorded Remember the Maine in Havana in 1932, naming it after the slogan of the Spanish-American War. Rye, sweet vermouth, cherry brandy and a dash of absinthe make a rich, anise-scented Manhattan variation. It is one of the great drinks of the pre-war Havana bar scene.
- Manhattan
- Sazerac
- Brooklyn
THE RECIPE
Ingredients
- Rye whiskey60 ml
- Sweet vermouth20 ml
- Cherry brandy10 ml
- Absinthe1 dash
- Cherryto garnish
Method
Stir all ingredients with ice, strain into a coupe and garnish with a cherry.
Coupe · cherry