Remember The Maine Recipe

Inspired by Chez Fonfon

Time10m

Serves1

Make Remember The Maine Recipe in just 10m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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1
Chill glass
Place a coupe or Nick & Nora glass in the freezer for a few minutes or fill it with ice water while you prepare the drink to chill it.
2
Measure and pour
Combine 2 oz rye whiskey, 3/4 oz sweet vermouth, 1/2 oz Cherry Heering, and 1/4 oz Benedictine into a mixing glass.
3
Add bitters and ice
Add 2 dashes of Angostura bitters to the mixing glass. Fill the mixing glass with plenty of ice (large cubes if available) to properly chill and dilute the cocktail.
4
Stir
Stir the mixture briskly for about 30–45 seconds (or until properly chilled and slightly diluted). Aim for a dilution of roughly 20–25% increase in volume from the ice melt; the liquid should be very cold and slightly glossy.
5
Prepare glass
If you chilled the glass with ice water, dump the water or remove the ice. Optionally, run the orange twist over the rim to add aroma.
6
Strain and garnish
Double-strain (or fine-strain if there are small chips of ice) the cocktail into the chilled coupe or Nick & Nora glass. Express the orange twist over the drink to release oils, rub it on the rim (optional), and drop it into the drink or discard. Add a Luxardo cherry on a pick if you like.
7
Serve immediately while cold.

8
Adjust sweetness
If you prefer a slightly sweeter cocktail, increase the Cherry Heering to 3/4 oz or reduce the rye to 1 3/4 oz and taste. If you want a drier, more spirit-forward drink, reduce the sweet vermouth to 1/2 oz.