AN OLD FASHIONED FOR NEW BEGINNINGS
Serves 1
RECIPE:
2 oz. mezcal
½ oz. Nixta Licor de Elote corn liqueur
¼ oz. agave nectar
1 dash chocolate bitters
Ice cubes, including 1 large ice cube for serving
Orange peel, to garnish
1. Combine the mezcal, liqueur, agave nectar, and bitters in a mixing glass with ice.
2. Stir to chill.
3. Strain into a rocks glass over 1 large ice cube.
4. To garnish, flame the orange peel over the drink (see Note). Garnish with the peel.
Note: Flex your bartending skills by flaming an orange peel. Here’s how you do it: Using an abundance of caution, hold the peel about an inch above the cocktail, with the skin side facing the drink. Light a match and hold it underneath the skin. Quickly and forcefully, squeeze the peel to press the oils into the flame.