Tequila Old-Fashioned

Make a tequila old-fashioned, a twist on the classic whiskey cocktail.

Course Cocktail

Cuisine Mexican

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 0

Total Time 5

Servings drink

Calories 183kcal

Ingredients

2 ounces añejo tequila such as añejo or reposado
¼ ounce agave nectar
2 dashes lime bitters
1 piece lime zest
large ice cube

Instructions

In a mixing glass (or right in your rocks glass), add agave nectar and tequila. Stir together with a bar spoon.
Add a large ice cube to a rocks glass. Pour the mixture over the ice cube in a rocks glass. (If you made it in the glass, carefully lower in a large ice cube or ice ball.)
Add a few dashes of lime bitters over top of the drink.
Garnish with a piece of lime zest.

Notes

Añejo vs. reposado tequila

What you choose depends on if you would like a stronger or milder cocktail. Añejo and reposado are two distinct varieties of aged tequila. Añejo boasts a robust, oaky flavor, while reposado offers a lighter and smoother profile. Extra añejo offers an even stronger experience, as it is aged for longer than the other two types.

Here are some tips and tricks for making this recipe:

- Add a small amount of sweetener to start — you can always add a little more.

- Make a batch of large ice cubes or spheres the day before (or keep a stash in your freezer). The large surface area means it melts more slowly than a bunch of tiny ice cubes.

- Use a mixing glass to combine the tequila and syrup together. Then, slowly pour them just to the side of your ice cube in your glass so as not to melt the ice.

Before adding it to your drink, gently twist the lime zest and rub it around the edge of the glass before dropping it in to release more of the oils into your drink.

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