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Oaxaca Old Fashioned

Oaxaca Old Fashioned suits someone looking for smoky, rich and strong rather than a generic sweet cocktail. Its broad, weighty texture makes it better for deliberate sipping. Compared with Division Bell, it leans fuller in body. It rewards attention to the change from the first flavour to the finish, not only the headline ingredients. The index points toward Steak or Dark chocolate at the table; Division Bell is the nearest place to continue exploring.

SmokyRichStrong
APPROX. ABV
30%
STRENGTH
5/5
DRINKABILITY
2/5

TASTE PROFILE

How it is likely to feel

Sweetness2
Bitterness0
Sourness1
Strength5
Body4
Drinkability2
Fruity0
Herbal1
Smoky4

CLASSIC STRUCTURE

What is usually in it

50 ml Mezcal

20–30 ml classic modifier

Fresh citrus, bitters or soda as specified

Method
Stir with ice and strain.
Glass
Coupe or Old Fashioned
Garnish
Classic garnish
Recipes and serving sizes vary by bar. ABV is an approximate guide.

PAIRING DIRECTIONS

Useful places to start

01Steak
02Dark chocolate

Pairing suggestions are directions, not fixed rules. Sauce, seasoning and serving temperature can change the result.

UNDERSTAND THE STYLE

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Cocktail basicsHow to choose a cocktail when the menu tells you almost nothing→Cocktail basicsCocktail families, made useful rather than complicated→TasteSweet, sour, bitter and strong are not the same question→

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