A Muddled Thought

By itself, neat this Añejo is full of flavor, and exhibits tastes of pineapple, light cocoa, agave, caramel and spice.

While most añejo are aged for only 12 months, Milagro ages theirs in oak barrels for 18 months. These additional six months allow it to mature into a smoother and more refined taste than most of its competitors.

So what happens if you take these amazing flavors and incorporate them with a few other ingredients for some cocktails?

The Agave Pipe

I created a modified version of the Smoker’s Delight, which normally utilizes Laphroiag 10 year old scotch, Mozart Chocolate Liquor and aromatic bitters.

I decided to play off the flavor nuances of the Cocoa and Caramel Undertones of the Anejo with the Smokey Flavor of the Laphroiag.

1 ¼ Oz Laphroiag Ten year
2 Oz Milagro Añejo Tequila
Chocolate Extract(3 Dashes) or Chocolate Bitters
2 Dashes Aromatic Bitters
3 Dashes Grapefruit Bitters

(Note-I’d l would recommend a 2:1 Ratio of Añejo to Laphroaig for future experiments)

The Agave Pipe. A combination of Milagro Anejo Tequila, Laphroig 10 Year Old Scotch, Chocolate Extract, Aromatic Bitters and Grapefruit Bitters.

The next drink that was created was a version of Dale DeGroff’s Whiskey Smash, however replacing the Bourbon with Milagro Añejo Tequila and replacing the simple syrup with Agave Syrup.

The Milagro Smash

2- 2 ½ Oz Milagro Añejo Tequila
1 oz Agave Nectar
Cut half of a Lemon
Mint Leaves
Muddle the Lemon, Mint and Agave Syrup in Shaker
Add the Milagro Tequila, and shake vigorously
Pour into old fashioned glass filled with crushed ice
Garnish with mint

The Milagro Smash. Comprised of Milagro Añejo Tequila, Agave Nectar, Mint and Lemon.

Tequila Manhattan
1 ½ Milagro Añejo
¾ Lillet Rouge
½ Oz Cointreau
Stir well and strain up into a chilled cocktail glass, garnish with an orange twist

The Tequila Manhattan. Comprised of Milagro Añejo Tequila, Lillet Rouge, 1/2 Oz Cointreau

While working with the Milagro Añejo, the weather was quite warm which inspired this next drink. Something resembling a grown-up version of a Tiki Drink, with a bit more refined flavor, thanks to the Milagro Anejo.

Foggy Hawaiian
2 oz Milagro Añejo Tequila
½ oz Pineapple
½ Licor 43
1 oz Agave Nectar
3 Dashes of Grapefruit Bitters
2 Dashes of Aromatic Bitters

The Foggy Hawaiian. A Combination of Milagro Añejo, Pineapple Juice, Licor 43, Agave Nectar and Bitters.