Añejo Old Fashioned
An Old Fashioned built on añejo tequila with agave and bitters.
Base spirit
Tequila
Style
Spirit-forward
Glassware
Rocks glass
Technique
Stir
The Añejo Old Fashioned treats aged tequila like whiskey: spirit, agave syrup, and bitters over a large cube. Oak and caramel from añejo replace bourbon’s grain sweetness while staying clearly agave. It is a spirit-forward counterpoint to fruit-heavy margarita variants.
Ingredients
Servings
- • 2 oz añejo tequila
- • 0.25 oz agave syrup
- • 2 dashes Angostura bitters
- • 1 dash orange bitters
Did you know?
“Tequila Old Fashioneds, especially with añejo, became a craft-bar staple as drinkers sought spirit-forward agave options beyond margaritas.”
Source:Modern agave cocktail practice
Bartender's Note
Use true 100% agave añejo. Agave syrup should be light—tequila already carries sweetness.
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How to make the Añejo Old Fashioned
- 1Stir tequila, agave, and bitters with ice
- 2Strain over a large ice cube
- 3Garnish with an orange peel
