Oaxaca Old Fashioned

1 1⁄2 oz Reposado Tequila, El Tesoro Reposado

1⁄2 oz Mezcal, Del Maguey San Luis del Rio

2 ds Bitters, Angostura (some versions call for Bittermens Mole)

1 twst Orange peel (flamed)

Instructions

Stir, strain, rocks, rocks glass, flame orange peel & drop into drink.

History

It's been reported that Death & Co calls for the Mole bitters and that the NY Times article calls for Angostura due to the at-the-time availability of the Bittermens product.

Cocktail summary

Created by

Phil Ward, Death & Co, New York, NY

Year

2008

Is an

authentic recipe

Reference

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/12/30/dining/302crex.html http://www.cocktailchronicles.com/2008/02/11/variations-on-a-theme/

Curator

4 stars

Average

4.5 stars

(38 ratings)

Cocktail Book

From other users

4.5 — ★★★★★
Too strong for me but the smokiness is pleasant — ★★
Delicious! — ★★★★
4.5 — ★★★★
I used maple syrup instead of agave I used 1 oz mescal and 1 oz anjejo — ★★★★
Rated 4.5 by 17 people — ★★★★
Actually, 3.5 stars. Probably does need agave syrup instead of simple syrup. Even tempted to put an orange slice in it. — ★★★★

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Comments

Moderated slightly. Thanks to a note from user alphanumeric, the choice of bitters was changed to prefer Bittermens Mole over Angostura.

try it with a grapefruit twist and two dashes of bitters. also try el tesoro reposado and los amantes mezcal

Updated this as per the recipe in the Death and Co. book, pg. 273.

Thanks,

Zachary

So they list it without mole bitters? I don't have the book...

I really enjoy this drink and found a small pinch of kosher salt when shaking really makes the flavors shine.

You definitely have to be a fan of mezcal and boozy drinks, but if you are, this drink is simple and sublime. The official recipe does indeed say Angostura but I'm sure Bittermens Mole would be great as well. The flamed orange twist probably isn't necessary but it does make for a fun gimmick and adds a bit more smokiness.