Red Ant

1 1⁄2 oz Rye, Rittenhouse 100
1⁄2 oz Kirschwasser
1⁄2 oz Cherry Liqueur, Cherry Heering
1 t Mezcal, Del Maguey Chichicapa
1⁄2 t Cinnamon syrup
2 ds Bitters, Bittermens Xocolatl Mole
Instructions

Stir and strain into a coupe. Garnish with
three cherries on a toothpick.

Cocktail summary
Created by
Thomas Waugh, while at Alembic (San Francisco)
Year
2011
Is an
authentic recipe
Reference

Imbibe Magazine, Sept-Oct 2010 Issue , Death and Co. pg. 269

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(11 ratings)
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  • Somewhat like a Manhattan, but with more fruit flavor. — ★★★★
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Comments

According to the Death&Co cocktail book this cocktail also calls for 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon bark syrup. The year of creation is set to 2011.

This is a 5 star. I'm paring down my bar to about 15 bottles (not counting repeats like both Chartreuse or clear and aged rum) and mezcal didn't make the cut; I don't use it enough or love it. With this drink though, that's a sad thought. I did use regular syrup because I don't have cinnamon.