Based on the Red Ant cocktail created by a NYC bartender. Be sure to use a good quality mezcal. The small amount of it here makes a big difference. I like brandied cherries for the garnish.
Preparation Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Calories
224 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Put ice in a cocktail shaker. Pour in whiskey, Cherry Heering, and kirschwasser. Then spoon in the mezcal and add a couple dashes of bitters. Shake well and strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with cherries.
Ingredients
ice
1 ½ fluid ounces rye whiskey
Maraschino cherries, for garnish
½ fluid ounce cherry liqueur (such as Cherry Heering®)
½ fluid ounce kirschwasser
1 tablespoon mezcal
2 dashes chocolate or mole bitters (such as Bittermens® or Fee Brothers®)
