One Tea Bag. Two Tequilas. A Classic Reborn with Smoky, Agave Soul.
What happens when the world’s oldest cocktail meets the smoky highlands of Oaxaca — and a revolutionary little tea bag? Magic in a glass.
The Classic Reinvented
The Old Fashioned has been around since the 1800s, and for good reason — it’s a blueprint for cocktail perfection. Spirit, sweetness, bitters, ice. That’s it. But a blueprint is just a starting point, and the best bartenders have always known that the spirit you choose changes everything.
Enter the Oaxacan Old Fashioned — a modern classic that swaps whiskey for the bold, earthy flavors of reposado tequila and mezcal. Think caramel oak from the tequila, layered with the mesquite smoke and wild agave notes of mezcal. It’s a vacation in a glass. It’s that first sip on a warm evening. It’s the Old Fashioned your taste buds didn’t know they were missing.
The Hail M Difference: Our Old Fashioned Cocktail Tea Bag packs everything you need — perfectly balanced bitters, sweetness, and aromatics — into one elegant, mess-free bag. No bottles to lug around. No measuring. Just drop it in, steep, and stir. Your bar comes with you.
Add Mezcal Tequila - if you don't like Mezcal - just stick with the Reposado.
Give it about 5 mins. Swirl or dunk your tea bag a bit
Add ice. Bigger is better!
Sip and Enjoy!
“Why two tequilas? Because the reposado brings warmth and vanilla oak, while the mezcal brings the smoke. Together, they’re greater than the sum of their parts.”
Choosing Your Tequila
Reposado tequila — aged between 2 months and a year in oak barrels — brings that gorgeous caramel-vanilla foundation that mirrors what rye or bourbon does in a traditional Old Fashioned. It’s the backbone of the drink.
The splash of mezcal is where the personality comes in. A joven (unaged) mezcal delivers pure agave smoke and earthiness. An añejo mezcal will add layers of dried fruit and chocolate. Try a few combinations and find your version of this classic.
No access to your full bar? That’s where the Hail M Cocktail Tea Bag truly earns its place. Grab a bottle from the hotel minibar or a local liquor store, and your Old Fashioned Tea Bag does the rest. No bitters bottle. No simple syrup. Just effortless, consistent cocktail perfection.
The Perfect Travel Cocktail
One of the oldest tricks in the traveler’s book? Pack your own bar. And nothing makes that easier than Hail M Cocktail Tea Bags. Slim, lightweight, TSA-friendly — tuck a handful into your carry-on and you’re set for the whole trip.
This Oaxacan Old Fashioned is our go-to travel cocktail because tequila and mezcal are available pretty much everywhere in the world. Find a decent local bottle, grab a glass from the hotel room, and suddenly you’re not just traveling — you’re living well wherever you land.
Poolside in Tulum? Check. Rooftop in Mexico City? Absolutely. Hotel room on a work trip, missing the sun? Especially then.
The Ice Situation
We put “large ice cube — if you have it!” in the recipe for a reason. A large, dense ice cube melts slower, keeping your drink cold without diluting it too quickly. At home, it’s worth investing in a large ice cube tray. Traveling? Standard hotel ice works just fine — use a generous amount and drink with intention. The cocktail is forgiving. It just tastes better when you’ve got the good ice.
Make It Your Own
The Oaxacan Old Fashioned is infinitely riffable. Try a 100% agave mezcal for a smokier, wilder drink. Add a half-ounce of añejo tequila in place of some of the reposado for a richer, more complex sip. Garnish with a flamed orange peel for drama, or keep it clean. This is your cocktail now.
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I recently used your product on an overseas flight and was incredibly impressed
I recently used your product on an overseas flight and was incredibly impressed. After ordering two Maker’s Mark and a cup of ice, I followed the instructions and enjoyed two bar-quality Old Fashioneds. I did the same at a recent baseball game and felt much more sophisticated than I would have with my usual beer.
I was initially skeptical about how the drink would taste, but it is excellent—even better than some I’ve had from professional bartenders. I now keep a bag in my carry-on so I am always ready for my next flight.
