Ancho Mezcal Old Fashioned
Introduction:
My brother gave me a bottle of Ancho Reyes Verde as he found it disgusting and was curious what I can mix with it. Challenge accepted. It’s fairly obviously that either Ancho Reyes liqueurs aren’t meant to be the main course, at least to most. So first drink I attempted with it was a mezcal old fashioned with a side of the green poblano flavor. A great kick to a great classic.
Ingredients:
- 2 oz. mezcal
- ⅜ oz. Ancho Reyes Verde
- ⅜ oz. Agave
- few dashes orange bitters
- few dashes chocolate bitters
Garnish
- Lemon wheel
Preparation:
- Stir all ingredients with ice.
- Pour into old fashioned glass with large rock
- Garnish
Notes:
Careful with Ancho amount. Some like more, other’s less. ⅜ oz. seems to be a good starting point. Definitely adds a fun spice and pairs damn well with mezcal or tequila.
Extra credit if you freeze and orange or lemon wheel in your ice!