Among the many individuals who ushered cocktails and bartending into the modern mainstream, Phil Ward’s name rings out as loud as any in the industry. Based in New York, Ward has headed some of the city’s most prestigious bar programs and created some of the most revered modern classic cocktails. Among them, though arguably nowhere near as recognized as it should be, is the Division Bell, a mezcal-based riff on the Last Word and the topic of today’s show. Listen on to learn Ward’s Division Bell recipe — and don’t forget to like, review, and subscribe! 

Phil Ward’s Division Bell Recipe 

Ingredients 

- 1 ½ ounces mezcal, such as Del Maguey Vida 

- ¾ ounce Aperol 

- ½ ounce Luxardo Maraschino liqueur 

- ¾ ounce fresh lime juice 

- Garnish: grapefruit twist 

Directions 

1. Add all ingredients to a shaker with ice. 

2. Shake until chilled. 

3. Strain into a chilled coupe glass and garnish with a grapefruit twist (express and discard). 

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