Anejo Old Fashioned

whisky glasses with anejo tequila and blood orange.

5 from 2 votes

This Old Fashioned is made with Anejo Tequila and flavored with orange and aged bitters. It's the perfect classic cocktail for anyone who loves tequila.

Prep Time5

Total Time5

Course: Beverages: Alcoholic

Cuisine: American-Inspired

Diet: Vegetarian

Servings: drink

Calories: 249.48kcal

Author: Tracey Gene

Ingredients

2 ½ oz anejo tequila , or reposado tequila
¾ oz simple syrup , or agave nectar
3 dashes orange bitters
3 dashes aged bitters
1 large ice rock
garnish orange peel, wheel, or twist optional

Instructions

Add ingredients to whisky glass.
Add 2 1/2 oz tequila, 3 dashes of each bitter (orange and aged), and 3/4 oz simple syrup to a whisky glass with a whisky rock. Stir to combine.
Garnish, Rest & Enjoy.
Add an orange peel/wheel to the glass and let the cocktail rest for 1-2 minutes before enjoying it!

Notes

We like The Bitter Housewife Bitters, but Angostura Bitters work too.

To make the simple syrup, use 1/2 cup water and 1/2 cup cane sugar.

Option 1: Using a tea kettle, pour equal parts of hot water with sugar into a glass. Stir until sugar is dissolved.
Option 2: Add equal parts of water and sugar to a saucepan and heat until sugar is dissolved.

Chill in the freezer for 10 minutes before using or in the fridge. Store simple syrup in the fridge for up to 1 month.

Tips:

Stir, not shake the drink.

Let the tequila breathe (rest) for 1 minute before drinking.

Use large ice cubes for cocktails.

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