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Division Bell

A smoky, aperitivo-style sour with mezcal and maraschino.

Base spirit
Mezcal
Style
Sour
Glassware
Coupe

The Division Bell is a modern classic that modifies the Last Word template, pairing mezcal with Aperol and maraschino liqueur. Unlike the Naked and Famous, it leans nuttier and dryer due to the maraschino. It showcases how mezcal pairs exceptionally well with bitter orange and cherry notes. It is bright red, smoky, and dangerously sessionable.

A Division Bell in a coupe with a grapefruit twist.

Ingredients

Servings
  • • 1 oz mezcal
  • • 0.75 oz Aperol
  • • 0.5 oz maraschino liqueur
  • • 0.75 oz fresh lime juice

Did you know?

“Created by Phil Ward at Mayahuel in New York, a bar pivotal in introducing artisanal mezcal cocktails to the US market.”

Source:Mayahuel archives; Imbibe

Bartender's Note

Express the grapefruit oils over the drink to highlight the citrus notes in the Aperol.

How to make the Division Bell

  1. 1Add all ingredients to a shaker with ice
  2. 2Shake well
  3. 3Strain into a chilled coupe
  4. 4Garnish with a grapefruit twist

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