Tequila Old Fashioned: Flawless Tequila Old Fashioned Cocktail

A classic never goes out of style. It just gets better when you give it a smart agave twist. This Tequila Old Fashioned is smooth, rich and surprising in all the right ways. If you love whiskey but want something brighter, or if tequila is already your love language, this drink hits the sweet spot.

A Brief History of the Old Fashioned (with a Tequila Twist)

The Old Fashioned has stayed around for two centuries because the formula is clean and timeless. Spirit. Sweetener. Bitters. Water. That is all you need. Añejo tequila steps in for whiskey and brings warm oak, vanilla and caramel. It makes the drink familiar but fresh. Our Spiced Cocoa Bitters seal the deal with Mexican chocolate, cinnamon and a gentle chile note. The flavor stays deep and elegant.

Ingredients And How They Shine

Añejo tequila

Aged in oak and full of character. Smooth. Rich. Rounded.

Spiced Cocoa Bitters

Warm spice. Soft heat. A chocolate note that lifts the tequila.

Agave syrup

Clean sweetness that plays well with the spirit. Nothing cloying. Nothing distracting.

Tequila Old Fashioned Recipe

Makes one cocktail

Ingredients

• 2 oz Añejo Tequila
• .25 oz Agave Syrup
• 4 dashes El Guapo™ Spiced Cocoa Bitters
• Orange peel & blowtorch, for garnish
• Large ice cube

Instructions:

1. Add tequila, agave syrup and Spiced Cocoa Bitters to a mixing glass.
   
2. Fill with ice.
   
3. Stir until cold and silky.
   
4. Place a large ice cube in a rocks glass.
   
5. Strain the drink over the ice.
   
6. Warm the orange peel with a flame and release the oils over the glass.
   
7. Rub the peel around the rim and drop it in.

Pro Tips for Making the Perfect Cocktail

• Use one large cube.
  
• Stir only until chilled.
  
• Never skip the orange peel. It brings aroma and ties everything together.

Tequila Old Fashioned Variations

• A touch of mezcal for smoke.
  
• A slice of jalapeño for heat.
  
• Half mezcal and half reposado for an Oaxacan style riff.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What tequila works best?

Añejo is ideal. Reposado works if you want more agave brightness.

How is this different from an Oaxacan Old Fashioned?

This one uses tequila only. The Oaxacan version blends tequila with mezcal for extra smoke.

Can I use simple syrup instead of agave?

Yes. Agave is a natural fit, but simple syrup works in a pinch.