Margarita
Rosie Schaap
3052 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,052
3 minutes
Oaxaca Old-Fashioned
- Total Time
- 2 minutes
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Ingredients
Yield:One drink
- 1½ounces reposado tequila
- ½ounce mezcal
- 1teaspoon agave nectar
- 1dash Angostura bitters
- Strip of orange peel with pith, one inch wide
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Nutritional analysis per serving (1 servings)
154 calories; 0 grams fat; 0 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 0 grams monounsaturated fat; 0 grams polyunsaturated fat; 6 grams carbohydrates; 1 gram dietary fiber; 5 grams sugars; 0 grams protein; 1 milligram sodium
Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
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- Step 1
Combine liquids in a cocktail shaker with a generous handful of ice. Stir until well chilled. Strain into a rocks glass filled with ice.
- Step 2
Hold a lighted match over drink in one hand and orange peel in other hand, with orange side facing flame and about an inch away. Carefully and quickly squeeze orange peel until oils spark. Put out match and drop peel into cocktail.
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Cooking Notes
Steve
Agave nectar is basically fructose. Try subbing 1/2 Cointreau as the sweetener. The orange flavors are definitely a nod to the spirits here. Also, try subbing a chocolate bitters such as Pitch Dark Cacao Bitters from Portland Bitters Project (I have no affiliation other than being a customer)
Betsy
I've made this several times with Alto reposado and Los Amantes mezcal, and it was a big hit. The sweetness (from agave), bitters, and orange are reminiscent of an Old Fashioned but the mezcal and tequila give it a wonderful smoky and fresh taste.
MrB
It will be a very different drink. The mellowed Reposado is more a kin to the Bourbon of the traditional OF and IMO, allows the Mezcal to really shine. If you can get Bittermens Mole bitters, I can highly recommend a few drops in addition.
Jessie Carvalho
Mole bitters or Cacao bitters highly elevated this recipe.
Betsy
Also good with grapefruit bitters (or one dash of Angostura and one of grapefruit if mixing two drinks) and grapefruit peel instead of orange.
LotaRain
I like a slightly sweeter drink so I subbed 2 tsp jalapeño simple syrup for the agave and added a cherry (TJs amarena) and I was not sorry.
Saul
I like drinks on the sweeter side so up'd the agave nectar to two teaspoons and yes must use agave nectar, there's that slight smokiness that the agave syrup brings to any drink that you can't find with Cointreau or Grand Marnier. If you like a stronger drink do a 2-1 ratio of Tequila to Mezcal - it won't disappoint.
Elena
A fun twist to the traditional old-fashioned drink. I added a splash more of the mezcal and a cherry for garnish and it was delicious!!
Blaze
I was disappointed not to love this, as it is a five star NYT recipe. It is sweet and smoky, but a tad too sweet for my taste. I have enjoyed this tequila and Mezcal combination, but with additional smoke, salt, and tang in other cocktails. Sadly for me, this combination of flavors left me wanting.
Verika Gayne
I rarely drink cocktails at home, but when I do, it's a meticulously made Old-fashioned. Though I was absolutely enraged to find a bottle of EMPTY bourbon in my cabinet, this was a beautiful replacement!
Scott Center
I didn't have agave so I used simple syrup. I also had some bittermilk oaxacan bitters and combined with angostora and it was beautiful!
Phil
simple syrup infused with jalapeño and lime juice really sends this into the stratosphere.
SI
what is the best reposado and mezcal to use here?
Greg Chefs
Made with simple syrup. Added a bit extra and also a teaspoon of apple cider per drink, which I think helped.
Melinda
Really strong. Made with contreau.
Jessie Carvalho
Mole bitters or Cacao bitters highly elevated this recipe.
Steve
Agave nectar is basically fructose. Try subbing 1/2 Cointreau as the sweetener. The orange flavors are definitely a nod to the spirits here. Also, try subbing a chocolate bitters such as Pitch Dark Cacao Bitters from Portland Bitters Project (I have no affiliation other than being a customer)
Betsy
Also good with grapefruit bitters (or one dash of Angostura and one of grapefruit if mixing two drinks) and grapefruit peel instead of orange.
Greg
Really good, but a bit difficult to light the orange! I just added some orange bitters to add some flavor!
Paul C.
Only had mezcal, but followed recipe otherwise. Lovely.
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