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Copper State Old Fashioned

A tequila-mezcal Old Fashioned with agave and orange bitters. Desert sunset in a rocks glass.

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A short rocks glass containing a rich amber cocktail over one large, square ice cube, garnished with a dark cherry and a burnt orange peel.
Difficulty Medium
Glass Rocks glass
Ice Stir with ice; serve over one large cube
Tools Mixing glass, bar spoon, strainer

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 oz Tequila
  • 1/2 oz Mezcal
  • 1/4 oz Agave nectar
  • 2 dashes Orange bitters

How to make it

  1. Add tequila, mezcal, agave, and orange bitters to a mixing glass with ice.
  2. Stir until chilled.
  3. Strain into a rocks glass over one large cube.
  4. Garnish with orange peel if available.

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