Oaxaca Old Fashioned

Tequila and mezcal share the base of this agave-spirit Old Fashioned variation. Orange and cocoa bitters add aromatic detail, with a small measure of agave nectar stirred through the spirits before serving over a large cube.

Clear pale amber Oaxaca Old Fashioned over one large cube in a rocks glass with an orange twist.

Active preparation: 3 minutes

Ingredients

  • 30 ml Mezcal
  • 30 ml Reposado tequila
  • 1 tsp Agave nectar
  • 2 dash Orange bitters
  • 2 dash Angostura cocoa bitters
  • 1 piece Orange peel, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Add the mezcal, reposado tequila, agave nectar, orange bitters and angostura cocoa bitters to a mixing glass filled with ice.
  2. Stir smoothly until cold, about 20–30 seconds.
  3. Strain into a chilled rocks over fresh ice.
  4. Finish with an orange twist and serve promptly.