Tonight’s cocktail is another tequila based tipple – the Tequila Old Fashioned. Simple to make and easy to drink, this cocktail is muddled orange slices, agave nectar, Grand imperial, and tequila – preferably a reposado or anejo tequila for maximum flavor. The reposado and anejo tequilas will most closely match up with the whiskey in an original Old Fashioned, so you will be rewarded by using a good tequila (my favorite – Herradura Anejo). This cocktail can be made with any oranges, but think of the stunning color and flavor a blood orange would bring to this drink. I had Cara Cara oranges, so I used one of them – the flavor was wonderful. So let’s enjoy our favorite south of the border liquor with this twist – the Tequila Old Fashioned. As Speedy Gonzales says, “¡Arriba, arriba! ¡Ándale, ándale!” You won’t be disappointed!

Muddle agave nectar and orange slices in a cocktail shaker with 1/4 to 1/2 cup crushed ice. Add tequila, Grand Imperial, bitters and 1/4 to 1/2 cup more crushed ice. Shake well until well-chilled and strain into an old fashioned glass filled with ice. Garnish with orange peel.

Enjoy!

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