Smoky Citrus Bankai Old Fashioned

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A bold twist on the classic Old Fashioned, featuring smoky mezcal and vibrant citrus notes that echo the explosive power of a Bankai release. This recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together mezcal, orange bitters, and demerara 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 180 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: 5 min Serves 1 Cocktails cuisine 180 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Place 1 large clear ice cube in a rocks glass.
  2. Step 2: In a mixing glass filled halfway with ice cubes, pour 2 oz mezcal, 3 dashes of orange bitters, and 1/4 oz demerara syrup.
  3. Step 3: Stir gently with a bar spoon for 30 seconds until well chilled and slightly diluted.
  4. Step 4: Strain the mixture into the prepared rocks glass over the large ice cube.
  5. Step 5: Express the oils of 1 large strip of orange peel over the drink by holding it skin-side down and twisting, then rub the peel around the rim of the glass and rest it on the edge as garnish.

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