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Oaxacan Old Fashioned Cocktail Drink

Oaxacan Old Fashioned Recipe

Gavin Wrigley Written by Gavin Wrigley
Enjoy winter with this straightforward Oaxacan Old Fashioned recipe! It's a cocktail that combines Mezcal, agave nectar, and Angostura bitters.
Prep time: 1 minute
Mixing time: 1 minute
Servings: 1
Calories: 171

Ingredients
 

  • 1½ oz Reposado Tequila
  • ½ oz Mezcal
  • 1 tsp agave nectar
  • 2 dashes of Angostura aromatic bitters
  • Ice cubes
  • Orange twist - for garnish, optional

Equipment

  • Old Fashioned Glass
  • Measuring Jigger
  • Stirrer or Bar Spoon

Instructions

  • Prep Glass: Fill your Old Fashioned glass with ice cubes to chill.
  • Add Bitters: Dash in a mixing glass 2 dashes of Angostura aromatic bitters.
  • Add Agave Nectar: Add 1 tsp agave nectar to the mix.
  • Add Mezcal: Measure and pour ½ oz Mezcal into the glass.
  • Add Tequila: Pour1½ oz Reposado Tequila.
  • Add Ice: Fill your mixing glass with ice cubes.
  • Stir Gently: Use a bar spoon to stir the ingredients gently until well combined and chilled.
  • Strain: Strain your mixture into your old fashioned glass over fresh ice.
  • Garnish: Twist and drop an orange peel into the glass for garnish.

Notes

Substitutes:

  • Reposado Tequila: If you don't have Reposado Tequila, you can use Blanco Tequila or even a good quality rum. The flavor profile will change, but still make a tasty cocktail.
  • Mezcal: If you do not like Mezcal's smoky flavor, substitute it with more tequila or use a smoky Scotch whisky.
  • Agave Nectar: Honey or simple syrup can be used as a substitute for agave nectar if needed.
  • Angostura Bitters: opt for orange or chocolate bitters. You can try as well using both of them for more complexity 

Making a Pitcher of Oaxacan Old Fashioned:

  • Scale: To make a pitcher that serves 8, multiply all the ingredients by 8. That would be 12 oz of Reposado Tequila, 4 oz of Mezcal, 8 teaspoons of agave nectar, and 16 dashes of Angostura bitters.
  • Mix: In a large pitcher, combine the tequila, Mezcal, agave nectar, and bitters with ice cubes. Stir well.
  • Serve: Strain the mixture into ice-filled Old Fashioned glasses, garnish with an orange twist, and serve immediately.

Making it Non-Alcoholic:

  • Tequila Substitute: Use a non-alcoholic tequila substitute; these are available and reasonably mimic tequila's flavor.
  • Mezcal Substitute: Opt for a non-alcoholic smoky drink or make a simple syrup infused with smoked tea leaves for that smoky flavor.
  • Proceed As Usual: Use these non-alcoholic substitutes instead of the regular ingredients, omit the bitters, follow the original steps, and enjoy a non-alcoholic version.

Making it Vegan:

This cocktail is already vegan-friendly as it doesn't contain any animal products. However, always check the ingredient labels to confirm they suit vegans. Some brands may use animal products in their production process.