Going Out West

Going Out West is a deeply complex, spirit-forward riff on the classic Old Fashioned that brilliantly bridges the gap between American whiskey and Mexican agave. It expertly marries the spicy backbone of high-proof rye whiskey with the earthy, robust smoke of mezcal. Softened by a delicate splash of bittersweet amaro and a touch of rich syrup, this stirred cocktail is served over ice and elegantly finished with an expressed orange zest twist.

Ingredients:

• 30 ml Straight rye whiskey (100 proof /50% alc./vol.)

• 15 ml Del Maguey Vida Clásico Mezcal

• 15 ml Amaro (e.g., Averna)

• 5 ml Sugar syrup 'rich' (2 sugar to 1 water, 65.0°Brix)

• 2 dashes of Angostura Aromatic Bitters

Instructions:

• Select and pre-chill an old-fashioned glass.

• Prepare a garnish of an orange zest twist.

• Stir all ingredients with ice.

• Strain into an ice-filled glass (preferably over a large cube or chunk of block ice).

• Express orange zest twist over the cocktail and use as garnish.

Attribution:
Recipe: Simon Difford
Photo: Difford’s Guide
Origin: Difford’s Guide