Mirage Old Fashioned
An Old Fashioned riff that evokes the mysterious allure of the desert at dusk, blending smoky mezcal with agave nectar and a hint of grapefruit.
Ingredients
- 2 oz Mezcal Blanco
- 0.25 oz Agave Nectar
- 3 dashes Grapefruit Bitters
Instructions
- Add agave nectar and grapefruit bitters to a chilled rocks glass.
- Add mezcal.
- Add a large ice cube.
- Stir for about 30 seconds until well chilled and properly diluted.
- Express the oils from a large grapefruit peel over the drink, then drape it in the glass.
Glassware: Rocks Glass
Garnish: Large grapefruit peel
History
This riff on the Old Fashioned template utilizes mezcal in place of whiskey, its smoky character playing well with the agave nectar. Grapefruit bitters and a large peel amplify the spirit's inherent citrus notes, resulting in a drink that is both grounding and subtly exotic.