Oaxaca-Style Mezcal Old Fashioned

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A smoky reinterpretation of the classic Old Fashioned cocktail featuring mezcal’s unique flavor balanced with agave sweetness and aromatic bitters. This Mexican-inspired recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together mezcal, agave nectar, angostura bitters 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 160 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 Mexican cuisine 160 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a mixing glass, combine 2 oz mezcal with 0.25 oz agave nectar and 2 dashes of angostura bitters.
  2. Step 2: Add ice to fill the mixing glass halfway and stir gently for 20-30 seconds until well chilled and slightly diluted.
  3. Step 3: Strain the mixture over 1 large ice cube in a rocks glass.
  4. Step 4: Express the oils from 1 orange peel twist over the glass by holding it over the drink and pinching to release the oils, then rub the peel around the rim and drop it into the glass.
  5. Step 5: Serve immediately and enjoy the smoky, bittersweet profile.

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