Oaxaca Old Fashioned
Classicsmokyspirit-forwardmezcalmodernstirredstrong
Ingredients
- Reposado Tequila45 ml
- Mezcal15 ml
- Agave or Sugar syrup5 ml
- Angostura Bitters2 dashes
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Glass
Rocks
Garnish
Flamed orange peel
Method
- 01Stir all ingredients with ice in a mixing glass.
- 02Strain into a rocks glass over a large ice cube.
- 03Express an orange peel over the drink and drop it in.
About this drink
More on the Oaxaca Old Fashioned
What it tastes like
Rounded and gently sweet, with a dry, bittered backbone, served spirit-forward. Overall it reads as smoky.
Why this recipe works
Stirring keeps the Oaxaca Old Fashioned silky and lets the spirit stay centre-stage — there's no citrus to froth, so dilution and chill come from gentle contact with ice rather than aeration. A small dash of bitters sharpens the edges and stops the sweetness reading flat.
Ingredient tips
- A standard 1:1 simple syrup works here. For more body, try 2:1 sugar to water and use slightly less.
When to serve it
Serve as a slow, spirit-forward sipper rather than a session drink.
Common mistakes
- Over-stirring. Stop once the outside of the mixing glass is cold and frosted — usually 20–30 seconds.
Variations to try
- Swap the tequila for mezcal for a smokier, more savoury version.
- Swap simple syrup for honey or demerara syrup to add weight and a darker, richer note.
- No sugar syrup? Try Sugar dissolved in water as a substitute (good swap).
