Tequila Old Fashioned
A spirit-forward sipper that swaps whiskey for aged tequila — warm agave notes meet bitters and orange in a refined, smooth cocktail.
Ingredients
- 2 oz Reposado or anejo tequila
- 0.3 oz Agave syrup
- 2 dashes Angostura bitters
- 1 dash Orange bitters
- orange peel (garnish) garnish
- cinnamon stick (optional) (garnish) garnish
Pairs With
Serve with upscale Mexican fare like duck confit tostadas, mole negro, or aged cheese; the warm agave and bitters echo complex, savory flavors.
Instructions
Add agave syrup and both bitters to a rocks glass
Stir briefly to combine
Add a large ice cube
Pour tequila over the ice
Stir gently for 20 seconds until chilled and integrated
Express an orange peel over the glass, twist it, and drop it in
Tips
Reposado tequila adds vanilla and oak notes that complement the bitters beautifully Agave syrup is the natural sweetener here — simple syrup works but misses the connection to the spirit Try mole bitters in place of Angostura for a chocolatey, spiced variation