Oaxaca Old Fashioned
The Quirky Foodster Team
Ingredients
- Reposado tequila — 45 ml (1 1/2 oz)
- Mezcal — 15 ml (1/2 oz)
- Agave nectar — 10 ml (2 tsp)
- Angostura bitters — 2 dashes
Method
- Add all ingredients to a mixing glass with ice.
- Stir until well chilled.
- Strain over a large ice cube in a rocks glass.
- Express the orange peel over the drink and drop it in.
Description: A modern classic that blends reposado tequila's roundness with a smaller amount of mezcal for a smoky, complex Old Fashioned.
Cultural Background: Created by bartender Phil Ward at New York's Death & Co in the mid-2000s, now considered one of the defining modern agave-spirit cocktails.
Tips: The mezcal-to-tequila ratio matters — too much mezcal overwhelms the drink's balance.
Variations: Adjust the mezcal up slightly for a smokier, more assertive version.
Serving Suggestion: Serve over one large ice cube for slow, controlled dilution.
Nutrition: Approx. 175 kcal per serving
FAQs:
Q: Why blend two agave spirits instead of using just mezcal?
A: The small mezcal addition adds smoky complexity while letting the reposado tequila's rounder, caramel notes still lead.
- Reposado tequila — 45 ml (1 1/2 oz)
- Mezcal — 15 ml (1/2 oz)
- Agave nectar — 10 ml (2 tsp)
- Angostura bitters — 2 dashes
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