Mezcal Old Fashioned
A smoky reimagining of the original cocktail, where mezcal's earthy complexity meets agave syrup and aromatic bitters.
- 2 ozmezcal
- ¼ ozagave syrup
- 2 dashesangostura bitters
- 1 dashorange bitters
- Orange peel, expressedgarnish
- 1Add mezcal, agave syrup, and bitters to a mixing glass.
- 2Add ice and stir for 30-40 seconds until well chilled and diluted.
- 3Strain into a rocks glass over a large ice cube.
- 4Express an orange peel over the drink and drop it in as garnish.
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A natural evolution of the cocktail renaissance's embrace of mezcal, this variation applies the Old Fashioned template to agave spirits. The smoky, earthy character of mezcal pairs beautifully with agave syrup (a more harmonious sweetener than sugar) while aromatic bitters provide familiar complexity. Part of the broader trend toward spirit-forward mezcal cocktails.
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