Oaxaca Old-Fashioned

Recipe from Philip Ward

Adapted by Robert Simonson

Oaxaca Old-Fashioned
Casey Kelbaugh for The New York Times
Total Time
2 minutes
Rating
5(561)
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Some rye or bourbon, sugar, Angostura bitters and a twist: The old-fashioned cocktail is a dependable formula. Here, tequila and mescal take whiskey's place in a south-of-the-border spin on the traditional recipe. Invented in 2007 at Death & Co. in the East Village, by the tequila specialist Philip Ward, this drink quickly started appearing on menus across the country. —Robert Simonson

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Ingredients

Yield:One drink
  • 1½ounces reposado tequila
  • ½ounce mezcal
  • 1teaspoon agave nectar
  • 1dash Angostura bitters
  • Strip of orange peel with pith, one inch wide
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Nutritional analysis per serving (1 servings)

154 calories; 0 grams fat; 0 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 0 grams monounsaturated fat; 0 grams polyunsaturated fat; 6 grams carbohydrates; 1 gram dietary fiber; 5 grams sugars; 0 grams protein; 1 milligram sodium

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Combine liquids in a cocktail shaker with a generous handful of ice. Stir until well chilled. Strain into a rocks glass filled with ice.

  2. Step 2

    Hold a lighted match over drink in one hand and orange peel in other hand, with orange side facing flame and about an inch away. Carefully and quickly squeeze orange peel until oils spark. Put out match and drop peel into cocktail.

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Steve

Agave nectar is basically fructose. Try subbing 1/2 Cointreau as the sweetener. The orange flavors are definitely a nod to the spirits here. Also, try subbing a chocolate bitters such as Pitch Dark Cacao Bitters from Portland Bitters Project (I have no affiliation other than being a customer)

Betsy

I've made this several times with Alto reposado and Los Amantes mezcal, and it was a big hit. The sweetness (from agave), bitters, and orange are reminiscent of an Old Fashioned but the mezcal and tequila give it a wonderful smoky and fresh taste.

MrB

It will be a very different drink. The mellowed Reposado is more a kin to the Bourbon of the traditional OF and IMO, allows the Mezcal to really shine. If you can get Bittermens Mole bitters, I can highly recommend a few drops in addition.

ProfZ

Why the tequila in greater proportion to the mezcal, much less have it at all? Give your folks the fully monty of a good mixing Oaxacan mezcal. Plus, try using a dash of Grand Marnier with your agave for your sugar and enhanced orange flavors. Finally, besides the orange peel (a must but I cant' light it for the love of God), I add high end cherries with a bit of their syrupy juice. I know this sounds like too much sweetness but if you go all mezcal it is not too sweet. Try it!

Jackie

We use Aztec Chocolate Bitters (Fee Brothers brand) for this one. Absolutely delicious cocktail!

LotaRain

I like a slightly sweeter drink so I subbed 2 tsp jalapeño simple syrup for the agave and added a cherry (TJs amarena) and I was not sorry.

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Adapted from Philip Ward

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