Remember the Maine

This drink was named after the rallying cry of the Spanish-American war (1898). It was first recorded in the Gentlemen’s Companion by Charles H. Baker Jr. Here’s our take on it.

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 oz J.W. Kelly Melrose Rye Whiskey;

• 1 oz Sweet Vermouth;

• 1 1/2 teaspoons Cherry Heering;

• 2 dashes angostura bitters;

• 1 dash Absinthe;

• Strip of lemon zest (for garnish);

• Ice

PREPARATION:

1. Pour all ingredients except the Absinthe into a mixing glass, add ice, and stir.

2. Pour the absinthe into a chilled cocktail glass, swirl the glass to coat the sides. Pour out excess.

3. Strain the contents of the mixing glass into the absinthe-rinsed glass.

4. Garnish with strip of lemon zest.

Cocktails the New Classics  by Frederic Le Borday.  page 97

1315

Named after the location of J.W. Kelly & Co’s original offices, 13-15 W 9th Street

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 oz J.W. Kelly Melrose Rye Whiskey;

• 1 oz Southern Comfort;

• 1 oz lime juice;

• Cracked Ice.

PREPARATION:

1. Mix with cracked ice in shaker.

2. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass & serve.

Kelly's Ginger Smash

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 oz J.W. Kelly Melrose Rye Whiskey;

• 4-5 mint leaves

• Juice of 1 lime (Can substitute lemon juice if preferred);

• 1 teaspoon of brown sugar;

• 3/4 oz of ginger beer.

PREPARATION:

1. Muddle lime juice, mint leaves, and sugar in glass.

2. Add a handful of ice.

3. Add whiskey, stir, and top with ginger beer.

4. Serve with lime wedge.