An updated version of a Bourbon Old Fashioned made with Añejo Tequila. It is the perfect cocktail to really enjoy the layers of flavors in Añejo Tequila!We are giving two recipes to choose from! Which did you love the most?
Place a large ice cube in a rocks glass or whiskey style glass. If you don't have a large ice cube, just use a few fridge cubes.
large ice cube
Pour the Añejo, agave and dashes of bitters into the glass, over the ice.
2 oz Añejo Tequila, ⅛ oz up to ¼ oz. agave nectar, 3 dashes Angostura bitters
Using a bar spoon, stir the cocktail to mix the agave in, about 30 seconds. This will also start the melting of the ice, which will help open the flavors of your cocktail!
Twist the orange peel over the cocktail and then drop it in. Stir it two or three more times around the glass.
Garnish - orange peel
Enjoy!
Recipe #2
Place the sugar cube in your glass. Coat it with the 2 types of bitters and a splash of water.
1 sugar cube, 5 dashes Angostura bitters, 3 dashes Orange bitters, splash of water
With your cocktail muddle crush the ice cube and stir it around the glass to mix with the bitters and water and begin to dissolve the sugar. (if you don't have a cocktail muddle, use the handle of a wooden spoon!)
Give the orange rind a squeeze over the glass. Then rub the orange peel around the inside of the glass and then drop it in the glass. This coats the inside of the glass with all the delicious orange oils!
orange peel
Pour in the Añejo Tequila and give it a good stir to mix with the sugar.
2 oz Añejo Tequila
Add the ice cube and stir the cocktail for about 20-30 seconds. This will start the melting of the ice, which will help open the flavors of your cocktail!
large ice cube
Garnish and stir with a cherry on a cocktail pick.
Luxardo or Bourbon Cherries
Notes
Añejo Tequila We Love:
Casamigos
Patron
Don Julio
Large Clear Ice Cubes - I like this system called Clearly Frozen. It makes beautifully clear ice!Cocktail Tips:
Use a quality Añejo tequila that is a nice dark caramel color. Generally a good Añejo will be $50+. When you smell it, it should have aromas of caramel and vanilla.
This drink will be stirred, not shaken. You want the flavors to slowly open as the ice melts into your drink.
Pour all the ingredients over ice and then stir...stir...stir. Take the extra time to stir the drink. This will mix in the agave and start the ice melting, which will mellow the burn of the alcohol and open up all the layers of flavor.
Peel the orange rind close to the surface, trying to not get any of the white pith that is right under the skin. The pith can tend to be bitter.