Oaxaca Old Fashioned (with Mezcal)

Description

The Oaxacan Old Fashioned (aka Mezcal Old Fashioned) is the perfect union of mezcal with tequila, agave and bitters. A must try for mezcal lovers!

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Ingredients

1 1/2 ounces tequila reposado
1/2 ounce mezcal
1 teaspoon agave syrup or honey
3 dashes chocolate bitters (or substitute Angostura bitters)
Large ice cube (make clear ice!)
Orange peel, for garnish

Method

Step. 1 Stir the tequila, mezcal, agave syrup, and bitters in a lowball glass. Add a large clear ice cube.
Step. 2 Express the orange peel onto the glass by squeezing it to release the oils. Or if desired, flame the orange peel (taking fire precautions as necessary!): Cut a piece of orange peel in a 2-inch circle. Hold the peel about 2 inches from the cocktail glass and warm it with a lit match. Then, quickly squeeze the peel to express the oils, causing it to flame briefly as the oil hits the glass.

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