The Remember The Maine is a vintage cocktail that was created in Cuba in the 1930s before it was eventually discovered by Charles H. Baker during the Cuban Revolution and was published in his book The Gentleman’s Companion. Described as part Manhattan and part Sazerac, it also calls for rye whiskey, sweet vermouth, and absinthe but adds deep cherry flavors that make it entirely different from the other classics. Though the recipe gained fame around the time Baker's book was published, its name refers to the Maine, a U.S. naval ship whose sinking sparked the Spanish American War thirty-five years earlier.
Rinse coupe glass with absinthe by adding a dash to the glass and rolling it around until it's coated, then discard the excess.
Add rye, sweet vermouth, and cherry liqueur to a mixing glass.
Fill mixing glass with cubed ice.
Using a bar spoon, stir for 30-45 seconds until well-chilled and slightly diluted.
Using a julep strainer, strain into absinthe-rinsed coupe glass.
Garnish with cherry.