Gingerbread Tequila Old Fashioned Cocktail
A cozy holiday twist on the classic Old Fashioned, blending warm gingerbread spices with smooth aged tequila for a festive sip.
Equipment
- Short glass
- Bar spoon
- Jigger
- Small saucepan
- Strainer
- Muddler
- Ice cube tray
- Fine mesh sieve
- Peeler or sharp knife
Ingredients
- 2 oz tequila anejo or reposado
- 0.5 oz gingerbread syrup store-bought or homemade
- 2-3 dashes Angostura bitters
- orange peel for garnish
- candied ginger optional garnish
- ice large cubes preferred
Instructions
- Add tequila, gingerbread syrup, and bitters to a mixing glass.
- Fill the glass with ice.
- Stir for about 30 seconds until well-chilled.
- Strain into a rocks glass over a large ice cube.
- Express the oils from an orange peel over the drink, then drop it in.
- Optional: garnish with candied ginger on a cocktail pick.
Notes
Homemade gingerbread syrup offers the richest flavor. Adjust sweetness or spice to taste, and don't skip the orange peel garnish for added aroma.