Oaxaca Old Fashioned
Tequila · Rocks
Phil Ward's 2007 Death & Co. creation — reposado tequila and mezcal stirred with agave and mole bitters, closed with a flaming orange peel.
| Glass | Rocks |
| Garnish | None |
| ABV | 36% |
| Category | modern |
| Flavor | smoky, spirit-forward, modern, mezcal |
Ingredients
- Reposado Tequila1.5 oz
- Mezcal0.5 oz
- Agave Syrup1 tsp
- Angostura Bitters2 dashes
- Orange Peel1 flamed
Method
- Add tequila, mezcal, agave syrup, and bitters to mixing glass with ice
- Stir until cold
- Strain into rocks glass over large cube
- Flame orange peel over drink and drop in
Pro Tips
- Phil Ward's 2007 creation at Death & Co. NYC — mezcal + reposado tequila + agave + bitters.
- Smoky Del Maguey Vida mezcal is traditional; more subtle mezcals disappear here.
- Express AND burn the orange peel — the flamed oils are the drink's finish.