CLASSIC WITH A TWIST
About the Ayuuk Old Fashioned
The Ayuuk Old Fashioned is a refined, smoky twist on the iconic Old Fashioned cocktail. With Empirical Ayuuk as its centerpiece, this drink delivers a rich complexity from its red fruit and Pasilla Mixe chili undertones. Combined with sugar syrup and mole bitters, this cocktail offers a delicate balance of sweetness, spice, and depth—perfect for slow sipping.
Ingredients
- 2 oz Empirical Ayuuk
- 1/4 oz Sugar Syrup (2:1 ratio)
- 2 Dashes Xocolatl Mole Bitters
- Orange Zest for garnish
Method
- Add Ayuuk, sugar syrup, and bitters to a mixing glass filled with ice cubes.
- Stir until the mixture is sufficiently chilled and diluted.
- Strain into a lowball glass over a large ice cube.
- Express the oils from an orange zest over the glass and garnish.
Why Use Empirical Ayuuk?
Empirical Ayuuk’s earthy, smoky profile, derived from Pasilla Mixe chili, brings depth and complexity to the traditional Old Fashioned. The red fruit notes enhance the sweetness of the sugar, while the mole bitters provide a warm, spiced finish.
Ready to experience a new twist on the classic? Order Empirical Ayuuk and mix your perfect Ayuuk Old Fashioned today!