Abuela's Buñuelo Bliss

Abuela's Buñuelo Bliss is a tequila-spiked riff on the classic Old-Fashioned cocktail, featuring Tequila Don Julio Reposado, buñuelo syrup, Angostura bitters, and chocolate mole bitters. The buñuelo syrup, infused with cinnamon and vanilla, adds a sweet and aromatic twist to this unique drink created by Miami bartender Eddie Fuentes. Enjoy the intense cooked agave finish of the tequila paired with the flavorful and complex notes of the buñuelo syrup.

Abuela's Buñuelo Bliss

A tequila-infused twist on the classic Old-Fashioned, Abuela's Buñuelo Bliss combines Tequila Don Julio Reposado with a sweet and aromatic buñuelo syrup, Angostura bitters, and chocolate mole bitters for a truly unique cocktail experience.

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Prep Time 1 mins
Cook Time 4 mins
Total Time 5 mins

Ingredients

  • 1.50 oz Tequila Don Julio Reposado
  • 0.30 oz buñuelo syrup
  • 2 dashes Angostura bitters
  • 1 dash chocolate mole bitters
  • 4 cups sugar
  • 2 cups water
  • 0.25 tsp lemon juice
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • 1 vanilla bean
  • 2 star anise

Instructions

  1. For the buñuelo syrup, bring cinnamon, vanilla, and star anise to a boil in 2 cups of water, then let boil for 10 minutes.
  2. Add sugar, stir until dissolved, then lower heat and let simmer for 1 minute.
  3. Strain into a large container, add lemon juice, and let cool.
  4. Combine Tequila Don Julio Reposado, buñuelo syrup, Angostura bitters, and chocolate mole bitters into an old-fashioned glass with ice.
  5. Stir well and garnish with an orange and lemon twist.