Mezcal Old-Fashioned- Cinco De Mayo Old Fashioned

mezcal

💰Cheaper: tequila

Tequila is often less expensive than mezcal.

simple syrup

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: honey

Honey can be a cost-effective alternative.

Start by adding 1 ounce of reposado tequila and 1 ounce of mezcal in a mixing glass.

Add 1 teaspoon of agave nectar to the mixing glass.

Add 2 dashes of Angostura bitters and 2 dashes of orange bitters.

Stir the mixture until well combined.

Strain the mixture into a glass filled with ice.

Hold a lighted match over the drink and carefully squeeze the orange peel about one inch away to spark the oils.

Drop the orange peel onto the cocktail.

Optionally, drop in the mezcal gusano into the cocktail.

Garnish with a Luxardo cherry.

Cooking Techniques

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