Sierra Madre Sunrise
This cocktail was contributed by Elana Lepkowski from Los Angeles based mixologist. This mezcal drink, made with bittersweet Aperol and fresh lemon.
Ingredients:
1 ounce mezcal, such as Del Maguey Vida
3/4 ounce Aperol
1/2 ounce freshly squeezed juice from 1/2 lemon
2 to 3 dashes of either Angostura or chocolate bitters, such as Scrappy’s
3 ounces club soda
Lemon peel, for garnish
Instructions:
Fill cocktail shaker with ice. Add mezcal, Aperol, lemon juice, and bitters. Shake until well chilled, about 15 seconds. Fill a rocks glass with fresh ice. Add club soda to glass and strain cocktail on top. Garnish with lemon peel.
Attribution:
Recipe: Elana Lepkowski, Los Angeles, Mixologist
Origin: Serious Eats
Photo: Elana Lepkowski