Division Bell
The Quirky Foodster Team
Rocks glass
Glass
Grapefruit twist
Garnish
Ingredients
- Mezcal — 45 ml (1 1/2 oz)
- Aperol — 22.5 ml (3/4 oz)
- Maraschino liqueur — 7.5 ml (1/4 oz)
- Fresh lime juice — 15 ml (1/2 oz)
- Fresh grapefruit juice — 15 ml (1/2 oz)
Method
- Add all ingredients to a shaker with ice.
- Shake until well chilled.
- Strain over fresh ice in a rocks glass.
- Twist a grapefruit peel over the top.
Description: A bittersweet modern mezcal classic that balances Aperol and maraschino liqueur against fresh citrus and smoke.
Cultural Background: Created by bartender Phil Ward, the same bartender behind the Oaxaca Old Fashioned, in the 2010s at his New York bar Mayahuel.
Tips: Fresh grapefruit juice adds real brightness that balances the drink's sweeter elements.
Variations: A dash of chili bitters can add extra heat for those who enjoy a spicier finish.
Serving Suggestion: Serve over ice as a bittersweet, citrus-forward modern classic.
Nutrition: Approx. 175 kcal per serving
FAQs:
Q: Who created this drink?
A: Bartender Phil Ward, a key figure in mezcal's rise in American craft cocktail bars during the 2000s and 2010s.
- Mezcal — 45 ml (1 1/2 oz)
- Aperol — 22.5 ml (3/4 oz)
- Maraschino liqueur — 7.5 ml (1/4 oz)
- Fresh lime juice — 15 ml (1/2 oz)
- Fresh grapefruit juice — 15 ml (1/2 oz)
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