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The Remember the Maine cocktail is a robust Old Fashioned variation featuring dark rum, orange liqueur, and maraschino liqueur, traditionally served over one large ice cube for a smooth, intensely flavored experience.
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What ingredients are actually in a Remember the Maine cocktail?
The classic recipe combines rye whiskey, sweet vermouth, cherry liqueur, and a small amount of absinthe. It is not traditionally a dark-rum drink, despite occasional modern variations.
Where did the Remember the Maine cocktail recipe come from?
Charles H. Baker Jr. recorded it in his 1939 book The Gentleman's Companion after encountering it in Havana. Its name refers to the slogan associated with the USS Maine, which exploded in Havana Harbor in 1898.
Is Cherry Heering the same as maraschino liqueur in this drink?
No. Cherry Heering is a dark, rich cherry liqueur, while maraschino is a clearer, drier liqueur traditionally made with Marasca cherries; substituting it noticeably changes the cocktail.
Should a Remember the Maine be served up or over ice?
The traditional drink is stirred with ice and strained into a chilled cocktail glass, often with a cherry garnish. Serving it over a large cube is a modern presentation rather than the only standard method.
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