Name: Division Bell
Prep time: 3 min
Yield: 1 Cocktail
Ingredients: 1 oz Mezcal; 0.75 oz Aperol; 0.25 oz Maraschino Liqueur; 0.75 oz Fresh Lime Juice; Lime Peel, for garnish

Everything You Need to Know About The Division Bell

The Division Bell is a modern classic cocktail created by Phil Ward (the same mind behind the renowned Oaxaca Old Fashioned) that brilliantly highlights the earthy notes of agave spirits. It is essentially a mezcal-based Last Word variation. The addition of bitter Aperol and maraschino liqueur creates a complex, bittersweet, and smoky-citrus flavor profile that is intriguing and highly addictive. It’s a perfect cocktail for those who enjoy the smokiness of mezcal but desire a balanced counterpoint of citrus and bitterness.

Division Bell

Prep Time3 min

Yield1 Cocktail

Base SpiritMezcal, Aperol

Ingredients

1 oz Mezcal
0.75 oz Aperol
0.25 oz Maraschino Liqueur
0.75 oz Fresh Lime Juice
Lime Peel, for garnish

The Division Bell: Where Mezcal Meets Aperol in Perfect Harmony

Instructions

Combine ingredients in a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
Shake until the mixture is fully chilled.
Double strain the mixture into a chilled coupe or Nick & Nora glass.
Garnish with a lime peel.

Pro Tip

Make sure to pour the ingredients over fresh ice. If your ice has been sitting in the shaker too long, it will melt and dilute your drink ahead of time.

Division Bell Riff

For a smoother deeper character, you can swap Mezcal for anejo tequila, or 0.5 oz each of blanco and reposado tequila for a brighter feel.

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The Division Bell: Where Mezcal Meets Aperol in Perfect Harmony

Everything You Need to Know About The Division Bell