Tip Top Proper Cocktails Debuts Oaxaca Old Fashioned With Creator Phil Ward

TIP TOP PROPER COCKTAILS DEBUTS OAXACA OLD FASHIONED WITH CREATOR PHIL WARD

Developed with the cocktail’s creator, the modern classic debuts exclusively in Tip Top’s new Tequila & Mezcal Variety Pack

ATLANTA, GA (April 21, 2026) – Tip Top Proper Cocktails has introduced a canned Oaxaca Old Fashioned, developed in collaboration with the drink’s creator, Phil Ward of New York City’s Long Island Bar. Widely regarded as one of the defining cocktails of the modern craft era, the Oaxaca Old Fashioned introduced a generation of drinkers to mezcal. Earning a Silver Medal at the 2026 Los Angeles Spirits Awards ahead of its release, Tip Top’s version faithfully recreates the original recipe structure in the brand’s signature 100ml format, delivering a bartender-quality expression of the spirit-forward modern classic.

To ensure the cocktail translated with integrity, Tip Top’s recipe developer and seven-time James Beard Award nominee Miles Macquarrie (Kimball House) worked closely with Ward to adapt it to the brand’s high-proof, true-to-form canned format. The result captures the balance that made the drink iconic—blending tequila and mezcal with agave nectar and bitters into a smooth, layered Old Fashioned with unmistakable agave character.

“When Tip Top reached out, the first thing I said was, ‘Send me samples,’ because if they weren’t good, I wasn’t going to do it. Once I tasted them, I trusted them to get the formula right,” said Phil Ward.

The Oaxaca Old Fashioned will be available exclusively as part of Tip Top’s new Tequila & Mezcal Variety Pack, which also features two of the brand’s most beloved agave-based cocktails, the Margarita and the Naked & Famous. Together, the trio highlights the range and versatility of agave spirits, moving from bright and citrusy to complex and spirit-forward expressions.

“Tequila and mezcal have a relatively short history in the world of classic cocktails. Beyond the Margarita, most of what people know today has taken shape over the last couple decades,” said Neal Cohen, Co-Founder and Chief Brand Officer of Tip Top Proper Cocktails. “We wanted to bring that evolution into one place, pairing a true classic with modern classics like the Naked & Famous and Oaxaca Old Fashioned. It’s a way to show the full range of what agave cocktails can be.”

INTRODUCING: OAXACA OLD FASHIONED

A defining modern classic cocktail, the Oaxaca Old Fashioned blends tequila and mezcal with agave nectar and bitters to create a smooth, expressive, spirit-forward cocktail.

THE DETAILS:

Tequila—Mezcal—Agave Nectar—Bitters

37% (74 Proof) | OK Kosher Certified

Tasting Notes: Rich and silky, with a smoky impression and notes of oak & agave.

THE TEQUILA & MEZCAL VARIETY PACK

Designed for both discovery and repeat pours, the Tequila & Mezcal Variety Pack brings together three distinct cocktails—two cans each of Margarita, Naked & Famous, and the new Oaxaca Old Fashioned—offering a range of styles from bright and citrusy to bold and spirit-forward. The six-pack format introduces Tip Top’s take on some of the most influential cocktails of the modern era, allowing drinkers to explore tequila and mezcal across multiple classic and modern classic expressions.

Oaxaca Old Fashioned (2 cans)

Tequila—Mezcal—Agave Nectar—Bitters

Margarita (2 cans)

Tequila—Lime—Orange Liqueur

Naked & Famous (2 cans)

Mezcal—Lime—Alpine Liqueur—Aperitivo Bitters

The Tequila & Mezcal Variety Six-Pack is now available in retail stores nationwide where Tip Top is sold and is currently the exclusive way to try Tip Top’s new Oaxaca Old Fashioned. Online orders for shipping to 40+ states can also be placed now via Tip Top’s website.

ABOUT TIP TOP PROPER COCKTAILS:

Atlanta-based Tip Top Proper Cocktails is an independent, award-winning, ready-to-serve cocktail brand that sets the benchmark for excellence in a crowded category. The brand was founded in 2018 by childhood friends Neal Cohen and Yoni Reisman after identifying a gap in the market for convenient, truly bar-quality classic cocktails. Teaming up with James Beard- and MICHELIN-recognized bartender Miles Macquarrie (Kimball House) for recipe development and James Beard Award winner Bart Sasso (Sasso & Co) for brand design, they created a lineup of twelve cocktails ranging from classics like the Bee’s Knees, Old Fashioned, and Margarita to modern classics like the Jungle Bird, Naked & Famous, and Paper Plane. Tip Top believes that great cocktails shape moments—and via collaborations with the country’s top beverage professionals, every can delivers a bartender-quality beverage to elevate the drinking experience anytime, anywhere. Tip Top has earned national acclaim, including major wins at the San Francisco Ready-To-Drink Competition (Double Gold for Margarita; Best in Class for Jungle Bird), the New Orleans Spirits Competition (Best Rum RTD for Jungle Bird and Best Whiskey RTD for Old Fashioned), and the Los Angeles Spirits Awards (Best Ready-To-Serve Cocktail for the Mai Tai). Tip Top Proper Cocktails are available in retail and package stores, including Total Wine, plus restaurants and bars in over 25 states. Products are also available for shipping to 40+ states nationwide via purchase online.