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Mezcal Old Fashioned

Served in a tumbler · ~166 cal

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Mezcal Old Fashioned

Ingredients

  • 60 ml Mezcal
  • 10 ml Agave syrup
  • 2 dashes Angostura bitters
  • 1 dash Mole bitters
  • Garnish Orange peel

Preparation

  1. Stir all ingredients with ice.
  2. Strain into a rocks glass over a large ice cube. Don't know how? Pour the drink through a strainer (or the built-in strainer on your shaker) to catch the ice and any solids.

Origin Story

The Mezcal Old Fashioned is a contemporary reinterpretation of the classic Old Fashioned, emerging in the early 21st century as mezcal gained popularity outside Mexico. This variation highlights the spirit's smoky characteristics while paying homage to the traditional cocktail's roots.

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