Remember the maine

• Sweet Vermouth· not in your bar¾ oz

  Or swap: Dubonnet — wine-ier, lightly spiced, Port — richer and fruitier

• Lemon Peel(optional)· not in your bar1
• Cherry Brandy· not in your bar½ oz

  Or swap: Cherry Heering — richer, spicier, Kirschwasser — drier, unsweetened

• Absinthe· not in your bar¼ oz

  Or swap: Pastis — softer anise, Pernod — lighter, sweeter

• Rye Whiskey· not in your bar2 oz

  Or swap: Bourbon — sweeter, rounder

Instructions

1. 1

   Pour the absinthe into a coupe glass and swirl to completely coat the inside.

2. 2

   Discard the absinthe and set the glass aside.

3. 3

   Add the other ingredients to a mixing glass and fill it 3/4 full with ice.

4. 4

   Stir until chilled, then strain into the glass rinsed with the absinthe.

5. 5

   Garnish with lemon zest.