The great thing about classic cocktails such as the Old-fashioned is that they continually inspire modern renditions of old favorites, which is what most of modern mixology is based on. It is the classics that inspire me more than other drinks and my rendition of a Reposado Old-fashioned is the result of that.
In this drink I take an aged, reposado tequila to top a muddled mixture of bing cherries and nectarines with agave nectar. I feel that the mix brings out both the light and dark fruitiness of many reposado tequilas for a great sipping drink. If you like, top the drink with club soda.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Yield: 1 Drink
Ingredients:
- 3 oz reposado tequila
- 2 nectarine slices
- 2 bing cherries
- 1 Tbsp agave nectar
- 2 dashes Angostura bitters
- bing cherry for garnish
Preparation:
- In an old-fashioned glass add the cherries, nectarines, and agave nectar.
- Muddle well, until ingredients are mixed well.
- Fill the glass with ice cubes.
- Add the tequila.
- Stir well.
- Garnish with a slice of nectarine and bing cherry.
