Beautiful Red Bell Cocktail
Total Time
5 mins
Prep Time
5 mins
Rating
5 out of 5 stars
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Ingredients
1 cocktail
- ⅓ of a medium red bell pepper, sliced into two-inch long strips
- 5 to 6 fresh basil leaves
- ½ lime, juiced
- 1 ½ ounces gin
- ½ to 1 teaspoons agave nectar or simple syrup
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Preparation
Step 1
In a cocktail shaker, combine red pepper, basil and lime juice. Muddle thoroughly, until the red pepper is thoroughly smashed. It shouldn’t have any crunch left to it.
Step 2
Add gin and lots of ice. Put on the lid and shake like crazy.
Step 3
Strain and pour into a chilled martini glass.
Step 4
Fall in love with the beautiful red bell.
Step 5
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Chef's notes
This cocktail is inspired by Manifesto in Kansas City, Missouri, known for its bespoke cocktails.
The muddled bell peppers and basil temper the pine taste of gin, making it strong but not overpowering.
Ideal for summertime when basil and bell peppers are in season.
