Skip advertisement Advertisement

Oaxacanite

Difford’s Guide
Discerning Drinkers (41)
Measurements in:
Serves:
1
Ingredients
1 fl oz Del Maguey Vida Clásico Mezcal
1 fl oz Blanco tequila
34 fl oz Lime juice (freshly squeezed)
34 fl oz Honey syrup (3 parts honey to 1 water by weight)
3 dash Angostura Aromatic Bitters
1 swath Grapefruit peel/zest

How to make

Glassware

Serve in a Coupe glass

Prepare

  1. Select and pre-chill a COUPE GLASS.
  2. Prepare garnish of lime wedge.

Method

  1. REGAL SHAKE all ingredients (including grapefruit zest) with ice.
  2. FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.

Garnish

  1. Garnish with lime wedge on rim.

Flavour Profile

No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour

Health & Nutrition

Alcohol content:

We don't have enough information to calculate the alc./vol., but based on known ingredients, this recipe contains at least:

  • 19.7 grams of pure alcohol

History

Adapted from a recipe created circa 2012-14 by Ben Long when head bartender at the John Dory Oyster Bar in Manhattan, New York City. Named after Oaxaca, the Mexican state most identified with mezcal production, this cocktail was featured in Georgette Morger-Petraske's 2016 book .

Review

The Regal Shake employed in the making of this cocktail adds tartness and bitterness, which, along with the lime juice, counters the rich honey to leave this mezcal and tequila sour a touch on the sour side.

Difford’s Shop logo
$3.83 per cocktail*

Makes a minimum of 12.5 cocktails.
Shipping and applicable tax calculated at checkout.


Orders are processed by a licensed Fulproof retailer. The buy now button is added simply for convenience.

Checkout

* May not include all ingredients. Price per cocktail is an estimate based on cost of one cocktail with ingredients shown above and does not include shipping.

Gallery

Comments & Discussion

Simon Sedgley Premium Member
We love a sour but this was too sour for our taste. Perhaps the honey we use (Leatherwood) is a walk on the mild side. We increased the honey syrup to 30ml...better for us.
score: 1
Mike
The Oaxacanite is a refined evolution of the margarita, offering nuanced layers beyond the classic salt-rimmed standard. Its subtle natural salinity enhances the earthy and citrus notes, creating a balanced profile perfect for pairing with authentic Mexican cuisine.
score: 3
Calvin Grant Premium Member
Suprised how this tasted more of grapefruit than lime. All the flavors merged rather nicely. Thirtysix drops of Angostura was perfect. ♥︎
score: 1
KEITH MUNRO
Thirtysix drops of Angostura? Really?
score: 1
Calvin Grant Premium Member
Three dashes! Cheers!
score: 1
Calvin Grant Premium Member
I go with the reccomendation in the measures and measuring page. 12 drops = 1 dash.
score: 1
Calvin Grant Premium Member
The dasher that comes in a bottle of Angostura bitters puts out a rather generous dash to say the least. It's more of a fire hose. For a more accurate measure you might try a bulb dropper or a pipette.
score: 1
Jon Jackson
This was absolutely fantastic. One of the best cocktails I've ever made. Ricci Valldejuli's comment hits the nail on the head.
score: 2
Calvin Grant Premium Member
Was on my wish list. Your comment nudged me to make it. Thanks. Excellent.
score: 1
Juan Simon
I know it is a simple template but it is such an easy cocktail to like! Sometimes simple things are all you need.
score: 2
Ricci Valldejuli
Smoky mezcal, an agave bomb tequila with an herbaceous honey made for an unbelievable result.
score: 2
Darren Premium Member
Exquisite. Better with Bavarian alpine honey than local English, after several trials.
score: 2

See more...

Difford’s Shop logo
$3.83 per cocktail*

Makes a minimum of 12.5 cocktails.
Shipping and applicable tax calculated at checkout.


Orders are processed by a licensed Fulproof retailer. The buy now button is added simply for convenience.

Checkout

* May not include all ingredients. Price per cocktail is an estimate based on cost of one cocktail with ingredients shown above and does not include shipping.