Cacao Chili Tequila Old Fashioned

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A rich and warming twist on the classic Old Fashioned, featuring smoky tequila with bittersweet cacao and a subtle chili kick. This recipe, ready in about 6 minutes, brings together reposado tequila, chocolate bitters, and agave syrup for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 190 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Add this recipe to your weekly plan" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 6 min Serves 1 Cocktails cuisine 190 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Place a large clear ice cube in a rocks glass.
  2. Step 2: In a mixing glass filled with ice, pour 2 oz reposado tequila, add 3 dashes chocolate bitters, 1/4 oz agave syrup, and a pinch of chili powder.
  3. Step 3: Stir gently with a bar spoon for 30 seconds until well chilled and slightly diluted.
  4. Step 4: Strain the mixture over the large ice cube in the rocks glass.
  5. Step 5: Express the wide strip of orange peel over the surface to release oils, then rim the glass and rest the peel inside as garnish.

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