Mezcal Old Fashioned

Mezcal Old Fashioned is a sophisticated, spirit-forward reinvention of the classic that elegantly swaps whiskey for the earthy, subtle smoke of Palenque Mezcal. It builds a perfectly balanced base in a mixing glass by combining 2 oz of lightly smoked mezcal, 0.25 oz of agave syrup, and 2–3 dashes of aromatic bitters. Stirred gently with ice for 20–30 seconds to ensure proper chill and dilution, the smooth mixture is strained over a single large ice cube in a heavy rocks glass. This refined, slow-sipping cocktail is finished by expressing the oils of a fresh orange peel over the glass, adding bright citrus notes that beautifully lift the agave’s earthy character.

Ingredients:

• 2 oz mezcal (lightly smoked preferred)

• ¼ oz agave syrup or simple syrup

• 2–3 dashes aromatic bitters

• Large ice cube

Instructions:

• Chill a rocks glass with ice

• Measure ingredients precisely

• Stir slowly for 20–30 seconds

• Replace ice in the serving glass with a fresh cube

• Strain and garnish lightly

Attribution:
Recipe: El Gran Palenque
Photo & Origin: El Gran Palenque