Maine spirits, cooling classics.

Story by Clif Travers

It’s getting hot, which means it’s time to chill with some blasts from our spirited past. Thanks to the Maine Law of 1851, Mainers—unlike the rest of U.S. citizens who only endured Prohibition from 1920 to 1934—had 83 years to ponder our mistake and build up a mighty thirst we still haven’t quenched. Here are four cocktails that were created during Maine’s dry years, updated slightly to appeal to a contemporary palate while embracing the plethora of Maine-made spirits. Easy to make, easy to quaff.

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