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Almond Old Fashioned (tequila based)
One to please fans of both tequila and the Old Fashioned cocktail genre with amaretto adding the headline hint of almond
Matthew Parshchikov
27th April at 14:18
Perfect nightcap. Sweet and almondy, as you would expect
12th January at 10:48
Thought it was a bit too sweet with the agave but instead of removing I tried again with an added dash of mezcal - more complex and interesting!
13th July 2025 at 01:00
Lightly almond tequila, which is what I was expecting. Nothing special, fine but likely won't make again. Unfortunately all the base + amaretto variations have been underwhelming.
6th July 2024 at 02:51
Had again using Anejo tequila and eliminating the agave syrup. Cocktail was more flavourful than when we use Reposado, and not as sweet. Feel the Amaretto is sweet enough for the drink. But then we do like a cocktails a bit dry.
14th May 2024 at 02:56
Had these tonight to celebrate World Cocktail Day (and my husband’s birthday) tonight. Made as directed. Perfect!
13th May 2024 at 11:24
used 3 amigos tequila, omitted agave. kinda plain. inoffensive bus plain. i think its the tequila's fault. will try with other tequila and with agave
21st April 2024 at 20:19
Good combi, smooth flavour, next without or half agave though.
4th January 2024 at 13:43
Tried this one with agave syrup and without. I preferred without.
13th October 2023 at 20:01
Tasty, but very boozy. Split recipe between 2 glasses.
14th January 2023 at 01:57
Felt like the reposado was too domineering and the drink overall was one note. Added a splash of orgeat and it improved it significantly.
1st April 2024 at 00:08
I'm always looking for a way to use the orgeat syrup, and since the almond flavour is delicious here, I'll make a note in my "favourite recipes" book
25th December 2022 at 10:48
I tried substituting tequila for mezcal. Adds great, smoky flavors.
5th May 2022 at 22:43
My instinct would have told me to use an Anejo Tequila in an old fashioned. Then again, I have never tried one. Is there a reason to stick to Reposado?
6th May 2022 at 22:14
Thanks for the response Simon, I will give it a try!
6th May 2022 at 08:46
Agreed. Anejo would perhaps be better suited. I need to remake and re-shoot!
6th January 2022 at 23:59
Delightful! To make it less sweet, I upped the tequila to 2 1/2 oz. Cheers!
11th September 2021 at 10:24
It's crazy how well Amaretto and Tequila work together, considering they come from very different parts of the world! I had already had this thought when trying your Italian Margarita cocktail, one of my favourites.
I agree with the other comments that this is a bit too sweet, next time I will skip the syrup.
I agree with the other comments that this is a bit too sweet, next time I will skip the syrup.
25th July 2021 at 00:06
Very unique blends of flavours. For my taste, not sure if it needs the syrup as I think the Amaretto would be sweet enough for me.
17th April 2021 at 20:16
How would substituting simple syrup for agave work? What's the flavor of agave?
18th April 2021 at 09:00
Would work well. You may need a little less sugar. Also try honey or 50% honey and 50% sugar syrup.
30th March 2021 at 00:43
This is definitely a strange one, but I quite enjoyed the interplay of the reposado with the amaretto.
28th November 2020 at 22:06
From my point of view this cocktail is far too sweet - either skip the Agave sirup, or halve the sweetening part of the cocktail.
31st October 2020 at 04:23
Like nothing I’ve ever tasted. Elements of a margarita, but with smooth sweetness. And all of the layers of ice and stirring are a fun buildup. Perhaps a drop of a darker bitter would add a hint more depth (but likely at the expense of its clear color).
31st October 2020 at 04:19
This drink was a delight; the amaretto was surprisingly delicious with this reposado dilution. It sings of almond, orange vanilla, molasses-like sweetness, and humming perfection.