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.
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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.
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容量139 ml
Strength27% 酒精度
Alcohol38 ml (30 g)95 毫升伏特加（40%）3 杯（每杯30毫升）
Sugar5.9 g (4.2%)1.5 块方糖
Acidity0.10%
甜度Off-dry
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