Division Bell
A smoky, bittersweet modern classic pairing mezcal with Aperol, maraschino, and lime.
Base
mezcal
Glassware
Rocks glass
Flavor Profile
bittersoursweet
Ingredients
- 1.5 oz mezcal
- 0.5 oz Aperol
- 0.5 oz maraschino liqueur
- 0.75 oz fresh lime juice
- Grapefruit twist, to garnish
Instructions
- 1Shake all ingredients with ice.
- 2Strain into a rocks glass over ice.
- 3Garnish with a grapefruit twist.
Origin & Story
New York City, 2010s
Bartender Phil Ward, who also created the Oaxaca Old Fashioned, developed this drink as another mezcal-forward showcase blending smoke with Aperol's bitter-orange snap.
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