Our Salted Caramel Tequila Old Fashioned

This is Harbour Bar's take on this classic old fashioned, which combines the distinct flavour of salted caramel with Cazadoes Tequila from Mexico.

For those that don't know, Cazadores is one of the oldest and most recognised tequila brands. Cazadore create their tequilas using their unique, selective, small batch approach overseen from start to finish by their Maestro Tequilero, based on the original 1922 recipe. Cazadore double ferment and double distill their Highland 100% blue agave, and only mature in smaller virgin oak barrels. So what is Cazadoes like???

On the Nose:

Bright medium gold colour; bold aromas of toasted oak, vanilla and nutmeg with notes of wood smoke and earth.

On the Palate:

Quite full, rich and warming palate, with flavours of baking spice, caramel, dried fruit with herb, roasted nut, and black peppercorn notes; long complex finish.

Putting it all Together:

1. In an Old Fashioned glass (can use a mixer if your prefer) add Salted Caramel sauce, bitters and a splash of Cazadores.
2. Stir to combine.
3. Place a couple of large ice cubes into the glass and pour another splash of Cazadores over the top.
4. Stir until the ice has begun to melt slightly and all ingredients are well combined.
5. Garnish with a salted caramel candy and a pinch of salt.

If you want to get fancy and make your own Salted Caramel Sauce:

Place 1 cup granulated sugar into a sauce pan over medium heat and stir until melted and deep amber in colour. Add 6 tablespoons salted butter, stirring until completely melted. Slowly drizzle in 1/2 of cup heavy cream and bring back to a boil for 1 minute. Remove from heat, add 1 teaspoon of salt and allow it to cool before use.