Division Bell
The Division Bell is a bitter, smoky sour made with Mezcal, Aperol, Maraschino Liqueur and Lime Juice. It is shaken and served in a cocktail glass, about 16% ABV.
- Method
- Shaken
- Glass
- Cocktail glass
- Served
- Martini
- Strength
- About 16% ABV
- Family
- Sour
- Flavour
- Bitter, smoky
- Listed in
- Difford's Guide Hall of Fame
Ingredients
- 30mlMezcal
- 22mlAperol
- 15mlMaraschino Liqueur
- 22mlLime Juice
How to make it
- Shake all ingredients with ice and strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
Tip: Fill the shaker with ice and shake hard for 10 to 15 seconds, until the tin is frosty.
About the Division Bell
Phil Ward created it in 2009 at Mayahuel in New York as a mezcal and Aperol take on the Last Word. It's named after the Pink Floyd album he reportedly played on repeat while building the bar.
Missing something?
- No Mezcal? Use Tequila (Loses the smoke; a drop of Islay scotch brings some back)
- No Mezcal? Use Tequila Reposado (Loses the smoke)
- No Aperol? Use Campari (More bitter, so use a bit less)
- No Maraschino Liqueur? Use Kirsch (Dry cherry spirit; add a little simple syrup)
- No Lime Juice? Use Lime (Squeeze fresh: 1 lime gives about 25 ml)
- No Lime Juice? Use Lemon Juice (Softer, different aroma)
All swaps for Mezcal, Aperol, Maraschino Liqueur and Lime Juice
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