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

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ModerateRosemarie AntonioAperol, Bitters