Name: Tequila old fashioned
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: Ice cubes; 3 oz Anéjo tequila; ½ oz Agave syrup; 3 dashes Angostura bitters; 4 dashes Orange bitters; Orange peel (optional)

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Deliciously smooth with the sweetness of agave syrup complimenting the tequila, this is a cocktail that we love to drink in front of a roaring fire as the cold nights draw in. This is a great tequila twist to the classic old-fashioned cocktail recipe.

A tequila old fashined cocktail drink with orange peel and ice cube, angostura bitters and orange peel beside it.

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Why you’ll love our tequila old fashioned

• This is a perfect winter, autumn, or fall cocktail, as it has lots of warming flavors in it.

• It’s simple, quick, and very easy to make, you’ll be drinking it within 5 minutes!

• You don’t need any fancy equipment to make this, just a large glass and a strainer.

• You only need four ingredients, tequila, agave syrup, angostura bitters, and orange bitters.

Ingredients for making a tequila old fashioned cocktail drink, agave nectar syrup, tequila, angostura bitters and orange bitters.

What’s the best tequila to use for this old-fashioned cocktail?

We recommend using anéjo tequila, the smoothness and the flavor that you have with anéjo is much better than a silver tequila or a reposado tequila.

This is because it’s an aged tequila and made to be sipped rather than mixed.

Yes, it is more expensive than the other blends of tequila, but it’s totally worth it.

Smooth anéjo tequila with citrus hints from the orange bitters, makes this twist on the classic old-fashioned, an instant hit. Settle down in a comfy chair, and take the time to enjoy every sip.

Two tequila old fashioned cocktails in glasses with angostura bitters.

Do I have to use agave syrup?

Agave syrup is used in our tequila old-fashioned because it’s a natural sweetener.

Agave plants are distilled to produce tequila, so it makes sense to use a natural sweetener from the same plant.

Most grocery stores will have agave syrup, but generally, you won’t find it in the drinks aisle, it’s usually around the baking section.

What glass should I use for a tequila old-fashioned?

You may see suggestions of a low-ball glass, an old-fashioned glass, or a rocks glass, but they are all pretty much the same name for a short tumbler and that’s exactly what we’d recommend.

Close up of a tequila old fashioned with a large ice cube and orange peel.

Recipe tips and notes

Don’t have a mixing glass?
That’s no problem, just use a large glass or even a measuring jug instead, this will act as a good temporary stand-in.
No jigger?
We use a jigger to measure the liquids, if you don’t have one then use a measuring jug or even a shot glass.

How to make a tequila old-fashioned – step by step instructions

A full printable version of this great recipe with all ingredient measurements is available at the bottom of this post.

Process shot for how to make a tequila old fashioned, add anéjo tequila, agave nectar and angostura bitters.

In a mixing glass, add your tequila, agave syrup, angostura bitters, and orange bitters.

Stir your cocktail for approximately 20 seconds to ensure that the tequila, agave, and bitters have fully blended.

Add a handful of ice cubes to a tumbler glass and then, using a Hawthorne strainer, pour your tequila old-fashioned into your glass.

Process shot for how to make a tequila old fashioned, add orange bitters, stir and squeeze orange peel oils into cocktail.

Twist orange peel into your cocktail so that the oils start to release and the wonderful orange flavor infuses and then use it as garnish.

Tequila never tasted so good, serve and enjoy!

Two tequila old fashioned cocktails with large ice cubes, orange peel and angostura bitters.

More tequila cocktails for you to try at home

• Mojitorita – when mojito met margarita, something quite special happened, check out this refreshing cocktail.

• Long island iced tea – with so many different alcohols in it, this cocktail shouldn’t work – but it does!

• Tequila sunrise – we show you how to make a stunning cocktail with just 3 ingredients!

• Envy cocktail – this is a cocktail that makes a real entrance, it’s stunning and bright blue, and it tastes great too!

If you like our tequila old fashioned then you’ll love a rum old fashioned from With Spice

A tequila old fashioned with ice cube and orange peel, angostura bitters by the side.

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