La Vida Buena
BY STEVE OLSON — GLOBAL MEZCAL ADVOCATE
- 1-1⁄2 ounces Del Maguey Vida Single Village Mezcal
- 3⁄4 ounce Carpano Antica
- 3⁄4 ounce Aperol
- 3 dashes Regan’s Orange Bitters
- 1 wide swath of orange peel, for garnish
Combine all the ingredients, except the garnish, in a mixing glass filled with ice and stir until well chilled. Strain into a rocks glass over one large ice cube. Garnish with the orange peel.
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