Death of the Red Ant

Cocktail - Drinks

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.

Brief

Prep 5 mins

Total: 5 mins

Servings: 1

Yield: 1 cocktail

Death of the Red Ant

Ingredients

ice

1 ½ fluid ounces rye whiskey

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®)

maraschino cherries

for garnish

Lemon Drop

Drinks

Directions

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.

Nutritional Information

Death of the Red Ant

Servings Per Recipe:1

Calories: 224.1

% Daily Value *

Protein: 0.1g

Carbohydrates: 6.9g 2%

Dietary Fiber: 0.1g

Sugars: 4.9g

Folate: 0.1mcg

Calcium: 8.6mg 1%

Iron: 0.1mg

Magnesium: 3mg 1%

Potassium: 14.3mg

Sodium: 8.6mg

Calories From Fat: 0.1

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.