Mezcal Old Fashioned

Try this twist on the traditional old fashioned cocktail, with mezcal instead of whiskey which gives the cocktail a smoky flavor.

• 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 the orange peel over the glass to express the oils, then place peel in glass. Add mezcal and tequila and stir until the drink is ice cold and alcohol has mellowed, about 20 seconds. Garnish with cherry.