Navidad en Oaxaca
Navidad en Oaxaca (Mezcal Old-Fashioned)
We’ve combined a few of our favorite things for this year’s seasonal sipper. The subtle smokiness of mezcal is joined by notes of maple, citrus, and spices in our Oaxacan old-fashioned or as we call it, Navidad en Oaxaca.
Ingredients:
2 oz Ilegal reposado mezcal
.5 oz Cinnamon Maple pecan syrup*
2-3 dash 18.21 Havana and Hide bitters (So, um, who doesn't like the smell of cigars and leather or yes, Angostura will work great as well.
Garnish:
1 ea Orange peel (as garnish)
2-3 ea Crafty mezcal pecans**
Glassware:
Rocks or Old-Fashioned
Directions:
Stir all ingredients together in an ice filled rocks glass and garnish with expressed orange peel. Yeah it really is that easy…now y’all get to stirrin!
Cinnamon Pecan Mocha Non-Alcoholic
6 oz hot coffee
1 oz Cinnamon maple pecan syrup*
1 oz Chocolate Sauce
Whipped Cream
In a large coffee mug combine chocolate and maple pecan syrups. Stir in hot coffee and top with Whipped cream. Optional garnishes include shaved chocolate and/or dusted with cinnamon.
**Crafty Mezcal Pecans
Ingredients:
1 cup Lightly packed brown sugar
¼ tsp Salt
¼ tsp Cayenne or ancho pepper powder
½ tsp Ground cinnamon
2 tbsp mezcal
3 cup Toasted pecan halves
Directions:
Combine all ingredients except the pecans in a large nonstick skillet and cook over medium heat until the sugar dissolves and the mixture bubbles about 1-2 minutes. Add the pecans and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes, stirring to coat the pecans in the glaze evenly. Remove from the heat, and spread the pecans out on parchment paper and let them cool completely! Store in airtight container for a 2-3 weeks, if they last that long.
"Since 2022, WITH has had the privilege of collaborating with Spirits & Provisions to craft unparalleled flavor experiences for our team, our friends, and our brand partners. Michael’s expertise and passion as a gourmet shines through every dish and drink he creates, including the mix-ins—like this handcrafted maple pecan syrup. We’re proud to call Michael a friend of WITH, and we hope he made your WITH Festive Spirits: Holiday Pop-Up experience an unforgettable one. Thank you for joining us, and happy holidays!"