Tequila Old Fashioned
Looking for a new tequila drink
The Tequila Old Fashioned is the perfect cocktail for anyone who loves tequila. It’s delicious, refreshing, and easy to make.
Make this variation on a classic in just 5 minutes with only 3 ingredients. Throw some ice in a mixing glass, add tequila and agave, and bitters. Stir and strain over fresh ice. That’s all there is to it! Garnish with a strip of orange peel. This recipe makes 2 drinks so grab a friend and enjoy together!
You can never go wrong with a classic Old Fashioned. It’s usually made with Bourbon, but it’s infinitely adaptable. When you replace Bourbon with another spirit it becomes something new entirely. Tequila especially has a profound effect. Earthy agave and spice flavors take this drink to new heights.
How to Make a Tequila Old Fashioned
A Tequila Old Fashioned is a simple 3 ingredient cocktail: Tequila, agave syrup, bitters. Stirred, strained, and served on the rocks. Garnish with a strip of orange peel. This is one of those drinks that are both expressive and complex, but still very easy to make.
Ingredients
Tequila – This is a spirit-forward cocktail that showcases whatever liquor you are working with. That means that the tequila you choose is going to have a big impact on the flavor.
One of the things you want to think about with tequila is how long it has been aged. The age of tequila has a big impact on the way it tastes. So, you will decide whether you want to use blanco, reposado, or añejo tequila. Each one has distinct characteristics and will make a very different drink.
Variations on the Tequila Old Fashioned
Blanco Old Fashioned
Blanco tequila is tequila that has not been barrel-aged and has a clear, crisp taste. It is perfect for drinks that showcase the flavors of the agave.
Reposado Old-Fashioned
Reposado tequila is aged from 2-12 months in oak barrels. This maturation imparts a golden hue and soft, mellow flavor to the tequila without making it too oaky or woody.
Añejo Old Fashioned
Añejo tequila is a tequila that has been aged for one to three years. The longer it’s aged the more oaky and rich the flavor becomes. It has a golden color with hints of amber.
Sugar
Agave Syrup – Any good tequila drink will be made with agave nectar. It’s just that simple. Agave nectar is perfect for sweetening drinks. It’s like honey, but has a much better flavor and is also vegan-safe!
Bitters
Bitters – Old Fashioneds are typically made with Angostura or Peychaud’s bitters. These days you can find all sorts of interesting flavors to try in your Old Fashioned, but these two remain classics for a reason.
How to make a Tequila Old Fashioned
- Add ice to a mixing glass.
- Add tequila, agave nectar and
- Stir and strain into an old-fashioned glass with a large ice cube.
- Twist a wide strip of orange peel over the top of the drink.
To make the orange peel garnish: Use a vegetable peeler to take the skin off the orange leaving the pith on the orange.
Tequila Old Fashioned Recipe
- mixing glass
- mixing spoon
- rocks glass
- 2 oz Tequila
- 1/2 oz Agave Nectar
- 2 dashes orange bitters
- 1 strip orange zest (to garnish)
Fill a mixing glass with ice.
Add tequila, agave syrup and bitters.
Stir until chilled and diluted. (about 30 seconds)
Strain into a rocks glass with a large ice cube.
Garnish with a twist of orange.
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FAQs
What’s up with the big ice cube?
The big Cube of Ice is the ultimate option a good size drink can make in an alcoholic manner. The large cube will dilute less quickly than smaller ice cubes, keeping your cocktail cold and strong for longer. Plus, it just looks really cool.
What is agave syrup?
Agave syrup is a sweetener made from the agave plant. It tastes similar to honey but has a better flavor.
Why an orange twist?
Twisting the orange peel is the key part of creating orange oils for the beverage that is sucked away. The cocktails feature subtle peel flavors without added sugars in the cocktail.
Can I use simple syrup instead of agave syrup?
If you do not use agave then you can use pure syrup instead as the sweetness of the agave makes it a much more sweet choice.