The Agave Cocktail

I love a good old fashioned riff. The template couldn’t be simpler, and I find it’s a great way to explore flavor combinations. First, select an interesting spirit, and then try the cocktail using different bitters. This riff by Erick Castro (Bartender at Large) may seem a bit seasonal with the cinnamon, but I find it to be perfect for just about any occasion. Hat tip to the book I discovered the recipe in–The Old-Fashioned: The Story of the World’s First Classic Cocktail, with Recipes and Lore.

PS – If you’re looking to make clear ice spheres at home, I made this one using Wintersmiths’ mold. Don’t miss my full ice mold review here. I also realize I’m not “building” the cocktail in the glass, but hey–sometimes you do things slightly differently for the photo op.

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The Agave Cocktail

This is an excellent old fashioned riff by Erick Castro (owner of Polite Provisions) that uses tequila as the base spirit.

Course: Cocktail

Keyword: old fashioned, tequila

Servings: 1

Author: Erick Castro

Ingredients

• 2 oz. El Jimador añejo tequila
• 1 barspoon agave nectar
• 2 dashes Angostura bitters
• cinnamon stick freshly grated for garnish

Instructions

• Combine ingredients in a rocks glass with ice.
• Stir until chilled.
• Garnish with freshly grated cinnamon.

Notes

For more Old Fashioned recipes, check out Robert Simonson’s book that covers the topic extensively.