Mezcal Old Fashioned

This old fashioned with mezcal and tequila, instead of whiskey, Angostura bitters, and orange peel, has a smoky flavor for a nice twist on the usual.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 5 mins
• Calories: 172 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup ice cubes
• 1 (3 inch) piece orange peel
• 2 dashes bitters (such as Angostura®), or more to taste
• 1 ounce mezcal
• 1 ounce anejo (aged) tequila
• 0.25 ounce simple syrup
• 1 Luxardo® cherry (optional)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine simple syrup and bitters in an old fashioned glass. Fill the glass with ice. Squeeze orange peel over the glass to expel oils, then place peel in the glass. Add mezcal and tequila; stir until the drink is ice cold and alcohol has mellowed, about 20 seconds. Garnish with cherry to serve.