Sophisticated with a spicy kick, this tequila Old Fashioned recipe is a cheeky twist on a classic

If it ain’t broke don’t fix it, but what about remixing it? This creative take on an Old Fashioned sees tequila replace bourbon to create a new classic cocktail. Dubbed the ‘In Noble Fashion’, this recipe sees Casa Noble Reposado Tequila combined with chilli liqueur and mole and orange bitters to create a sophisticated drink with an undeniable kick.

In Noble Fashion cocktail recipe
Serves 1

Ingredients:
45ml Casa Noble Reposado Tequila
15ml chilli liqueur (such as De Kuyper Spicy Chili Liqueur)
7ml sugar syrup
2 dashes orange bitters
2 drops molé bitters (such as Bittermens Xocolatl Mole Bitters)
Orange peel

Method:
1. Combine all ingredients, except orange peel, into mixing glass and stir.
2. Strain into glass over ice.
3. Squeeze orange peel; rub around rim and drop into glass.

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