Cocoa Chili Tequila Old Fashioned

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A bold and warming twist on the Old Fashioned, featuring tequila infused with cocoa and a touch of chili heat that lingers on the finish. This recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together Reposado tequila, Chocolate bitters, Simple 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 195 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" 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: 5 min Serves 1 Cocktails cuisine 195 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Place 1 large clear ice cube into a rocks glass.
  2. Step 2: In a mixing glass half-filled with ice cubes, combine 2 oz reposado tequila, 3 dashes chocolate bitters, 1/4 oz simple syrup, and a pinch of cayenne pepper.
  3. Step 3: Stir gently with a bar spoon for 30 seconds until the mixture is well chilled and slightly diluted.
  4. Step 4: Strain the mixture over the large ice cube in the rocks glass.
  5. Step 5: Express a wide strip of orange peel over the surface to release oils, then rub the peel around the rim and rest it on the ice cube.
  6. Step 6: Serve immediately to enjoy layered flavors of chocolate, spice, and citrus.

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