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Añejo Almond Old Fashioned

Difford’s Guide
Discerning Drinkers (96)
Añejo Almond Old Fashioned image
Measurements in:
Serves:
1
Ingredients
2 fl oz Añejo tequila (100% agave)
1⁄4 fl oz Adriatico Amaretto Liqueur
1⁄6 fl oz Agave syrup (agave nectar)
2 dash Orange Bitters by Angostura

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How to make

Glass

Photographed in a ZigZag Old-Fashioned Glass

Prepare

  1. Select and pre-chill an OLD-FASHIONED GLASS.
  2. Prepare garnish of orange zest twist.

Method

  1. STIR all ingredients with ice.
  2. STRAIN into ice-filled glass (preferably over a large cube or chunk of block ice).

Garnish

  1. EXPRESS orange zest twist over the cocktail and use as garnish.

Flavour Profile

No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
More cocktails with similar strength and taste profile

Health & Nutrition

Nutrition:

One serving of Añejo Almond Old Fashioned contains 175 calories

Alcohol content:

  • 1.5 standard drinks
  • 28.3% alc./vol. (56.6° proof)
  • 20.7 grams of pure alcohol

Values stated for alcohol and calorie content, and number of drinks an ingredient makes should be considered approximate.

History

Adapted from Mark Prat's 2005 Almond Old Fashioned. Back then, Mark almost certainly didn't have access to añejo tequila, but if had he'd surely have used it rather than reposado.

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Review

Añejo has notes of almond, here amplified by a splash of amaretto liqueur.

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Comments & Discussion

Chris Brislawn
Following up on a comment by K. Brown for the reposado version, I replaced the agave syrup by a teaspoon of orgeat and cut the amaretto back to 1 tsp. Definitely want to use a good anejo for this one; I had El Tesoro.
score: 1
Theo Clark
This works so well it may become my default for a Tequila old fashioned, which has been a staple drink of mine for years now. Absolutely excellent.
score: 1
Justin Aniello
The almond and agave complement each other very well. I was expecting to be underwhelmed by its simplicity and though it isn't particularly complex I am very happy with the heavy agave flavor. If tequila is your thing, you'll like this.
score: 1
B Wick
Thought it was too sweet, added a 1/2oz of lime to rescue it. Great success.
score: 2
Zach Schwartz
I feared that I’d regret making this and it would be a waste of añejo tequila, but I was intrigued enough to try it anyway. I’m glad I did, it’s great!
score: 4
Luca Sorriso Valvo
I used hazelnut liqueur as a substitute for Amaretto, and a homemade grapefruit bitter for the orange bitters. The result was very good.
score: 3
Jeff Newcastle
Gorgeous. Take care though, while it’s boozy it’s very drinkable. Definitely one for my little book of favourites ?
score: 3
John Hinojos Premium Member
Great cocktail. Nice flavour of the almond and a good punch from the tequila. For a few ingredients, it is very refreshing. Would be perfect at the pool or on a sunny afternoon.
score: 4

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Makes a minimum of 6 cocktails.
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