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Oaxaca Old-Fashioned

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Oaxaca Old-Fashioned image
Measurements in:
Serves:
1
Ingredients
1 1⁄2 fl oz Reposado tequila (100% agave)
1⁄2 fl oz Del Maguey Vida Clásico Mezcal
1⁄4 fl oz Agave syrup (agave nectar)
4 drop Angostura Cocoa Bitters

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How to make

Glass

Photographed in an UB Koto Old Fashioned 30cl

Prepare

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

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 flamed lemon zest twist over cocktail and use as garnish.

Flavour Profile

No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
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Health & Nutrition

Nutrition:

One serving of Oaxaca Old-Fashioned contains 154 calories

Alcohol content:

  • 1.4 standard drinks
  • 28.36% alc./vol. (56.72° proof)
  • 19.2 grams of pure alcohol

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

History

Created in 2007 by Philip Ward at Death & Co., Manhattan, New York City.

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Review

An agave-based old-fashioned with a wonderful hit of smokiness from the mezcal (depending on your choice of mezcal).

Like many cocktails, Philip Ward's original recipe (45ml reposado tequila, 15ml mezcal (Del Maguey Chichicapa or San Luis del Rio), 7.5ml Agave syrup, and 1 dash Angostura Aromatic Bitters) has evolved, with chocolate bitters, or more recently, cocoa bitters now favoured by many in place of aromatic bitters (as per the recipe above).

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Comments & Discussion

Peter M Premium Member
I waited too long to try this one. Delicious!
score: 1
Doug James Premium Member
Absolute banger of an agave forward night cap. Repasado, Mezcal, a hint of chocolate, and the perfect amount of agave syrup. Delightful! I used Ocho Terroir Select Repasado and Montelobos Espadín Joven mezcal with Angostura Cocoa Bitters. Definitely a new addition to the rotation.
score: 2
Chris Dimal
Used Ango Cocoa as well, and it turns out like some agave-chocolate nougat. Absolutely delightful, with the mezcal really reining the sweetness. Truly delightful.
score: 2
Simon Difford Verified User Premium Member
Agreed! I've switched to cocoa bitters, rather than chocolate bitters.
score: 1
Yossi Burg
A favourite- and been experimenting with bitters -so far Angostura Cocoa bitters is the winner with LARGE orange twist.
score: 3
Matt Burnham
Substituted Giffard orgeat for the agave syrup and was very happy I did. Absolutely delicious.
score: 1
Morten Carlsbaek Premium Member
I just stirred it without all the fuss and really liked this mellow, full-bodied tequila nightcap!
score: 3
Justin Aniello
Simple and delicious, I kept the agave as is but I also used a high smoke mezcal.
score: 2
Patrick Valentino
I've typically made with angostura but just came across this one with chocolate bitters. Which makes sense. Maybe I will have a second one tonight to compare? On a school night no less
score: 4
Annechien Premium Member
Oh my. I didn’t expect to like this so much. I was saving this recipe for 2 special bottles of tequila that I got as a present. I do like old fashioned, but I was afraid I wouldn’t like the smokiness. No worries there. This is spectacular. Really wonderful with the orange and chocolate flavours.
score: 2

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