Holidays And Season
Oaxaca Old Fashioned
Description :
The Oaxaca Old Fashioned helped kick off the mezcal craze in the United States. Created in 2007 by New York bartender Phil Ward, the Oaxaca Old Fashioned introduced countless drinkers to the earthy spirit, which was unfamiliar to most consumers at the time.
Ingredient :
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1 1/2 ounces reposado tequila (preferably El Tesoro)
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1/2 ounce mezcal (preferably Del Maguey San Luis Del Rio)
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1 barspoon agave nectar
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2 dashes Angostura bitters
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Garnish: flamed orange peel
Direction :
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Add the tequila, mezcal, agave nectar and Angostura bitters to an Old Fashioned glass with one large ice cube, and stir until well-chilled.
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Flame an orange peel over the top of the drink to express its oils, then garnish with the peel.
