Manhattan
[Death & Co]
Red Ant
Martini / Cocktail
Ingredients
- 11⁄2 oz
- Rittenhouse Straight Rye Whiskey
- 1 tsp
- Del Maguey Chichicapa Mezcal
- 1⁄2 oz
- G.E. Massenez Kirsch Vieux Cherry Brandy
- 1⁄2 oz
- Heering Cherry Liqueur (Cherry Heering)
- 1⁄2 tsp
- cinnamon syrup
- 2 dash
- Bittermens Xocolatl Mole Bitters
- 3
- brandied cherry as garnish
Stir it Up
- Stir all ingredients over ice
- Strain into martini glass
- Garnish with cherries on a cocktail pick
Background & History
A Manhattan variation with cherry, cinnamon and chocolate undertones.
Notes & Review
Really nice riff on the Manhattan especially for cherry fans. The mole bitters and cinnamon syrup add additional complexity and dimension as well. Still doesn't beat the classic though.