Tamarind Chili Old Fashioned

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A bold, smoky old fashioned cocktail with rich tamarind syrup and a touch of chili heat, offering a complex and memorable sip inspired by Mexican flavors. This Mexican recipe, ready in about 6 minutes, brings together reposado tequila, tamarind syrup, 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 170 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: 6 min Serves 1 Cocktails cuisine 170 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, combine 2 oz reposado tequila, 0.5 oz tamarind syrup, 2 dashes Angostura bitters, and a pinch of chili powder.
  3. Step 3: Add ice cubes to the mixing glass and stir gently with a bar spoon for 30 seconds until chilled and slightly diluted.
  4. Step 4: Strain the cocktail into the prepared rocks glass over the large ice cube.
  5. Step 5: Express the oils of a wide orange peel over the surface of the drink by holding it over the glass and twisting firmly, then rub the peel around the rim before resting it inside the glass as garnish.

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