Elixir of the Month

7.07.22

CUCUMBER GIMLET

It’s getting warmer and we’ve got cocktails for it. Like a spiked spa drink, this cocktail from our signature list is refreshing and delicate.

The Gimlet is one of our go-to classic cocktails during the heat wave we’re currently experiencing, like seriously, wtf!?

How to make it even more refreshing and summery? Add cucumber, slightly twisting it into a sweetly herbaceous cocktail that’s reminiscent of an afternoon at the spa.

17.06.22

MAYFLOWER MARTINI

Given it’s World Martini Day in a few days (19 June), it would be rude not to celebrate it in this newsletter.

We’re putting a spotlight on a fan favorite, the Mayflower Martini. Light, sweet, refreshing, a hint of lemon essence adds a unique twist. For those who want a sweeter, less crisp version of a dry Martini, but still want to be left satisfied.

19.05.22

MEET THE BLOODY FAMILY

We’ve been tomato juicing and creating! The bloody family has grown and they are dying to meet you.

Why not pass by this weekend and enjoy a bloody shell, a michalada, or a bloody Maria?

12.12.21

FESTIVE CONCOCTIONS!

Mulled wine, eggnog and champagne are what we need this season.

Get festive with the MAINE and the best the holidays have to offer.

07.06.21

LET’S GET DIRTY!

For those who like it shaken, not stirred - our featured cocktail of the month is none other than the delectable Honey Dew Martini.

A flawless digestif made with honey valiant and a sprinkle of saffron to entice your tastebuds. Get high on taste with the best cocktails- in Dubai.

1.5.21

BOTTOMS UP

It’s getting hot in here and our mixologists at The MAINE have found the perfect concotions to help you combat the heat.

This month’s mocktails feature the freshest of flavours including our Raspberry Drink made with espresso, raspberry sugar, thyme and tonic to help you cool off after a long day or perhaps our Passion Fruit Tea if you’re just looking to add some flavor to tea time. Some of the best drinks in the Dubai you will ever sip.

You can find these creations at your local MAINE.

22.3.21

ESPRESSO RUBINO

A dreamy concoction of high vermouth, peach bitters, elderflower tonic and cold brew, playing off the subtle floral and fruit notes found in the finest roasts.

Finished with orange zest and served in a stemless flute, this elegant moment is dedicated to the craft coffee heads and cocktail lovers alike.

Find this creation at our JBR location and Studio City.

12.2.21

ROSE BRAMBLE

Liquid courage is often used to make an impression on a new love interest. Our Rose Bramble - Gin infused with parsley, rose water and garnished with rose petals will give you all the confidence needed to bring out your inner romantic.

Make sure to ask your waiter for yours this Valentine’s Day

26.1.21

DEAR HUNTER

The dear hunter is The MAINE’s unique twist of an Old Fashioned!

Our house bourbon is blended with Chanterelle Mushrooms from the state of Maine. The iconic mushroom contributes to its nice dreamy texture.

To finish it off, we add a slice of dehydrated Bresaola which gives the drink its signature savory after-taste with every good sip. Sipt it up - the best drink in the UAE.

Exclusive at Business Bay.

15.1.20

THE BLOODY BEST

Just as you thought our taco truck couldn’t get any better, it did.

A new guest has joined us and she’s here to stay.

Wash down our flawlessly seasoned tacos with a high grade Bloody Mary, (minus the vodka...sorry!).

Meet us at the Ripe Market every weekend and try IT for yourself!

1.11.19

A FESTIVE SPIN ON A FAN FAVORITE

Christmas is the perfect excuse to get drunk without anyone judging (in our opinion…).

And we’ve got the perfect drink to pair with your Christmas Brunch.

Our Eggnog White Russian is the sweet combination of Kalua, Vodka and Eggnog rimmed with chocolate chip cookies - yes, you heard that right: cookies in a drink!

 Check out our full & best Christmas menu and book your table.

1.11.19

SIP N’ NIBBLE

Best Cocktails at The MAINE Street Eatery are best enjoyed with any of the small plates on our new Bar Bites menu, now a permanent fixture in Studio City.

And in an effort to make things a little sweeter for our ladies, you can choose ANY 3 of your favorite small plates, tartares, crostinis and flatbreads for only AED 99 per person, exclusively at our ‘Clam Jam’ Ladies night on Wednesday nights. 

View the Bar Bites Menu here.

1.10.19

‘TIS THE SEASON!

Temperatures are cooling down, the sun is out - it’s beginning to smell a lot like... FALL!

It’s that time of the year when we can finally leave the comfort of air conditioned room and get out there!

To celebrate the beginning of the year's best season, we’re re-opening our JBR terrasse! And our exterior gin bar will definitely make you want to sit outside… It is time to get on the best terrace in Dubai.

Order your favorite Gin&To, or Cocktail, (or both)... and start they season on the right foot, at The MAINE.

1.9.19

ICE-ICE BABY!

Coffee was actually meant to be drunk cold - at least we think so !

Are we jumping into the best cold coffee in Dubai?

A delicious and refreshing experience, our cold brew was crafted in partnership with Night Jar to help you wake up on long, hot summer days. 

Cold brewing - also called water extraction or cold pressing - is the process of steeping coarse-ground coffee beans in cold water for 12 to 24 hours. 

Whether regular, or with orange flavors - our cold brews will make your day better.

1.8.19

DON’T GO BACON MY HEART

We wanted the best of both worlds, so we made it happen: bacon in a cocktail.

Our Bacon Snap is the delicious marriage of smokey and sweet. 

A mix of Rye and Vida Mezcal, it is complimented with a drop of salted maple syrup, lemon and bitters.

And to top it off, giving it its very special MAINE touch is lobster butter.

Now, who said you can’t have it all? Cheers!

1.7.19

BULLEIT RYE - 4TH OF JULY

Happy Independence Day from The MAINE!

In honor of this special day, we’re giving you some insight on our favorite North American spirit.

From Lawrenceburg, Indiana - award-winning Bulleit RYE is 95% rye, distilled and aged in the ‘Bulleit Family Tradition’ making it one of the highest quality ryes, today.

Russet in color, with rich oaky aromas, its taste is exceptionally smooth, with hints of vanilla, honey and spice.

At The MAINE, you can appreciate it on the rocks, or paired in two of our signature cocktails, The Sorta Colada and Remember The MAINE.

What’s your American Dream Cocktail made of?

Taste your favourite cocktail in Dubai.

1.6.19

FORGIVE ME FATHER, FOR I HAVE GINNED

Let’s honor the World Gin Day and put the spotlight on our Gin Fever.

A composition of some of the world’s best Gins, premium tonics, fresh herbs, fruits and olives, the MAINE Botanical Gin Trolley is passed around the MAINE restaurant, while our bar staff prepare your tailored drinks.

Our selection includes a range of 9 very different gins from all over the world (the United Kingdom, Scotland, Germany, South Africa, Colombia and Spain).

One of our favorites, the dry and spicy Colombian ‘Dictator’ - one of the only gins aged in a barrel. It pairs perfectly with a Classic Indian Tonic, some sweet citrus, topped with black pepper to balance out the dryness and highlight its oak notes.

Another  favorite is ‘Monkey 47’. Known as the ‘Gin Jagermeister’, this German gin is distilled with over 47 botanicals! Indian Slimline is the ideal tonic to highlight it’s rich taste.

Ready to let your week beGIN?

Gin Fever is available every Sunday and Monday from 5Pm to 8PM at The MAINE Oyster Bar & Grill and The MAINE Street Eatery Dubai.

1.5.19

A BLOODY MARY A DAY, KEEPS THE DOCTOR AWAY

Back in 1920, Fernand Petiot made history when he conceived the Bloody Mary.

Almost 100 years later, history was re-invented at The MAINE.

Inspired by the classic Canadian Bloody Caesar, our Bloody Mary is a mix of tomato and clamato juice, with a fishy twist.

Mixed with a generous portion of vodka and spices, it is served with our in-house pickled baby carrots, caper berries and silver skin onion.

May the juice cleanse begin!

1.4.19

A LITTLE DIRTY NEVER HURT NOBODY

Dirty Pickle Martini is our Founder Joey’s favorite MAINE cocktail.

In fact, he’s the one who came up with the recipe when launching The MAINE three years ago.

His idea was to create the ultimate aperitif drink from the simplest, yet finest ingredients.

It blends together the sharp taste of Ketel One Vodka originating straight from the Netherlands, with the strong herbal aromas of Carpano Extra Dry, and the sour flavour of a homemade pickled carrot.

14.12.18

STAY HYDRATED

Our favorite backseat activity… The Backseat Negroni.

Consisting of Rye, Lillet Blanc, Aperol, Pechaud Butter, Oranges Bitter, Dehydrated Campari and Absinth.

It tastes even better than it looks.

Plus, our perfect balance of spirits will make you want to lick the glass, all the way down. Drink away the top drinks in UAE.

14.11.18

REMEMBER THE MAINE

With the holidays ahead and the weather becoming a lot more pleasant, it is the perfect time of the year to chill at our newly reopened terrace with a cocktail at hand…

Why not something from our new best cocktail menu, 'Remember The MAINE'? Most parts Bulleit Rye with a cherry on top, and don't risk pushing through our crowded bar to try one of The MAINE's most classic cocktails in Dubai.

01.10.18

YOUR CUCUMBER SHALL TREAT YOU TO A COCKTAIL

The highly anticipated Dubai Cucumber Day - an annual celebration of the inimitable green fruit and its remarkable virtues will cause consternation in financial markets across Dubai once again.

This October, Hendrick’s Gin will recognize the true value of the cucumber by transforming the humble green fruit into exchangeable monetary units in celebration of Cucumber Day on October 10th.

06.09.18

RUNK’N MONKEY

Monkey Shoulder, Grapefruit Juice, Orange Marmalade & Mint.

Some whiskeys are meant to be mixed. Paired with the right mixes, a classic liquor becomes an instant classic.

The citrusy elements blend into the whiskeys flavours to bring out a combination so zesty, yet sweet.

The final touch of mint brings a cool note reminiscent of the refreshing escape from the summer heat. Going bananas may be a summer solution, after all.

26.07.18

MINT JULEP

Summer is here and it has rolled around far quicker than we thought possible.

With pool and beach days pretty much off the cards and little chance of sitting outside without becoming a puddle, it’s time to move the party indoors.

Ideally at The MAINE bar with a cool, refreshing bourbon-based cocktail at hand, say, our Mint Julep? 

Served over mounds of crushed ice and top with freshly picked garden mint, this is one drink that will keep you cool in this weather. Feel the coldest best cocktails in Dubai.

08.07.18

RYE ME A RIVER

There’s no denying its getting hot. But WWJTD (What would Justin Timberlake do)? Rye Me A River, obviously.  

Made with Bulleit Rye Whiskey, just like it’s name, we throw in a few cheeky unexpected ingredients such as Absinth 55 and raspberry vinegar that makes this signature best cocktail go down as smooth as silk. 

Considering the conditions, the only solution is to sit pretty and sip slow at our marble bar while the cool air blows inside.

30.06.18

A PRESS GANG

We. Love. Tequila.

Which is why our summery cocktail A Press Gang was born, and at The MAINE you don't need to bother with the heat when our marbled bar is beckoning to sip on one of these. Packed with Spicy Pineapple, Jose Cuervo and topped with fluffy grapefruit, it tastes even better than it looks.

Plus, our perfect balance of Campari Salt will make you want to lick the glass, all the way down. 

08.05.18

WINE-O’S UNITE: IT’S INTERNATIONAL WINE DAY

A glass of wine a day keeps the cardiologist away, or so they say.

That may be the reason there is such a thing as International Wine Day (May 25). Celebrated by cultures around the world for centuries, wine may be one of the most popular drinks in the world.  

So sit back, relax and enjoy a nice glass of wine from our picks and raise a glass to the French for the hard work they’ve put into making us more lovable. Santé!

Book your table here.

04.04.18

DIRTY PICKLE

Long gone are the the "Shaken and Stirred" days for the humble martini.

The MAINE has challenged the traditional martini with this recipe for the spicy and briny, Dirty Pickle.

Despite its name, this is a really elegant cocktail in Dubai. We might never know how utterly charming, brilliant and entertaining we are, were it not for martinis.

One of these is all right, two maybe too many but three are not enough..

Book your table here...

28.02.18

OLD FASHION

Give something tall, dark, and handsome a try. 

It is exactly what its name indicates: an "old-fashioned" cocktail, it's strong but not too strong, sweet but not too sweet, and, most importantly, it's dead-simple and absolutely delicious and it is as popular today as it was when bartenders first poured it. 

The only thing better than a full Old Fashion glass is a recently empty Old Fashion glass. Get ready to drink the most tasteful cocktail in Dubai.

Book your table here...

22.01.18

PEAR OF ACES

If you love a summery, light, superbly balanced herbal fruit cocktail then this ones for you. This drink is sugar, spice, really good vodka, and everything nice all wrapped up in a pretty cocktail package also a fantastic way to kick off a celebration like, say, the new year?

It has a great spice and pear is the primary flavor, throw in a stem ginger and some lime and you have a well-rounded, satisfying cocktail.

This cocktail is like no other and can only be found at The MAINE.

Book your table here...

14.12.17

SORTA COLADA

Get into the holiday spirit, kick back with a twist of your favorite tropical, frothy, boozy cocktail.

Our twist on the best pina colada has the complexity you have come to expect. This colada is like no other and can only be found at The MAINE Dubai.

Catch you at the bar for the Happiest Season of the year, book your table here...

15.10.17

RYE ME A RIVER

We’re proud of our cocktails. But we’re even more proud of the incredible names we label them with - one of which being the only-slightly Justin Timberlake inspired ‘Rye me a River’, taking centre-stage for October as the elixir of the month. 

Based on Bulleit Rye whiskey, we throw in a few cheeky, unexpected ingredients such as Absinth 55 and raspberry vinegar to create a concoction that will make your taste buds do a backflip.

Not only that, you can stand back and watch your drink being created right in front of you by our alcohol-mixing magicians behind the bar.

07.09.17

TOMMY'S BURNIN', BABY

We’ve come to conclude that summer is trying to kill us, so we’re resorting to fighting fire with fire! No better way to do that than having Tequila in your cocktail, right?

Arm yourself with our Tommy’s Burnin, which we took the liberty of putting jalapeño in, for that extra kick.

A deliciously dusted rim, a tangy/sweet taste, and that perfect slow burn we've come to perfect, book your table now and don't risk pushing through our crowded bar to try one of The MAINE's most classic cocktails in Dubai. 

31.07.17

GIN FEVER

Sweltering summers tend to leave us with gin fever at The MAINE, so we’ve mapped out a crackin’ menu of top shelf gins, velvety tonics, and delicious garnishes.

Considering our condition, the only solution is to sit pretty and sip slow at our long marble bar while the cool air blows inside. We've gone ahead and chosen some of our favorite gins to sample.

Gins like The Botanist and Step 5 have us reaching for bright citrus fruits like mandarin oranges and grapefruit, opening our palates and pairing perfectly with herbs like lemongrass and smooth rosemary. 

28.06.17

DEAD MAN DRINKIN' 

Every so-called cocktail lover enjoys a decent Moscow Mule, right? Sure! But we don’t keep things basic at The MAINE Dubai, so we made our own concoction for those who do things differently while cherishing the classics.

This month’s ELIXIR is none other than the sneaky Dead Man’s Mule; an Absinthe based ‘Anytime’ drink, it’s served in a glimmering rose-gold mug, poured over a mound of cool crushed ice, and topped with a burning cinnamon stick.

But the full list of ingredients?

Come to Dubai's best cocktail bar to find out why our bar is the only spot you'll need to visit this summer, and drink up a Dead Man's go-to mule. 

14.06.17

COFFEE COFFEE BUZZ BUZZ 

Caffeine rules everything around us. You too?

Well our bar serves more than just libations, making it the ideal place grab your favorite espresso drink. When it comes to the weekends, your brunch spot better have their coffee down (we do.) 

And when it comes to the after-dinner digestif with one of our spot-on desserts, don’t think for a second we don’t take our coffee very seriously (because we do!) 

That’s why we’re highlighting our favorite way to consume it this month at The MAINE; black as night, or affogato; decadently poured over a scoop of our vanilla ice cream.

Whatever you choose, just get your fix from us.

01.05.17

CHAMPAGNE CAMPAIGN 

A recurring theme at The MAINE is poppin’ bottles, and bubbly is undoubtedly our go-to when it comes time for something fizzy, crisp and cool.

We've introduced a host of new champagnes to our best menu Dubai - Gosset Grand, Bruno Paillard Blanc de Blanc and Jacquesson Cuvee and the best part, there's no bottle over AED 1,000.

Reserve your table and icy cold bottle before the other lovers of bubbly do.

29.03.17

IT'S ALL ABOUT GIN

It's all about Gin, and why wouldn’t it be? The international bar scene is exploding with new Gin spots and best cocktail recipes, and our bar has the list to back it up.

We break down why our menu is ideal, with our top 3 Gin Elixirs:

1. Tabernacle

Plymouth Naval Strength, Sloe Gin, Tarragon & Bramble Vermouth, Fennel Mist, Crème de Cassis & Orange Bitters

2. M.I.E.

Tanqueray, Tiptree Damson Conserve, Absinth 55, Orange Bitters & LP Champagne

3. Shub Me Down (2 Ways)

Tanqueray, Pear & Lavender Shrub, Lavender Honey, Lillet Poached Pears, Egg White & Lemon

30.01.17

APEROL SUNSET

The MAINE is paying homage to the roaring 50’s with a retro Italian best cocktail that is due for a major comeback! The post brunch setting is ideal for this 2 for 1 promotion on Aperol Spritz every Friday from 4pm till 7pm. 

La Vita e Bella at The MAINE...

28.12.16

THE FRED SAVAGE

Named after the Famous actor from the Wonder Years, this refreshing cocktail in Dubai is for those early 90's babies. Delicious as a show that defined a generation, you'll want to sip on one of these all night long.

The Fred Savage is a combination of Tanqueray Gin, Grapefruit Vinegar, Red Cherry Jam, Dry Vermouth, and Ginger.  Tangy and sweet, your taste buds are in for one hell of a ride. 

15.12.16

OH BLOODY SHELL

We’re so bloody excited about our brand New Cocktail Menu in Dubai, we can’t wait to share it with you. This section dives deep into the ingredients that go into our libations.

First up - the Bloody Shell is our Canadian twist on the Bloody Mary. 

The Bloody Caesar is like the Bloody Mary’s foreign cousin from up north - similar DNA but a touch more exotic.

That’s due to the added touch of velvety clamato juice, spices, and clam broth. Yet we felt we needed to step it up even further, creating our very own classic, The Bloody Shell.

It’s an insatiable pairing of fresh seafood and heavenly Clamato goodness. Garnished with an oyster and prawn, the crisp flavors of celery, padron pepper, and fresh horseradish have resulted in something that tastes shucking good...