Red Peppers aren’t just for the veggie tray at your summer soiree. While no one is looking, sneak a few slices away and prepare this smooth cocktail for yourself.
Ingredients:
- 3 oz Tanqueray Gin
- 5-6 basil leaves
- Jucie of 1 lime
- 1/3 of a red bell pepper sliced
Preparation:
Add the slices of red pepper, basil leaves and lime juice to a cocktail shaker. Muddle the ingredients until the slices of pepper are soft. Add gin and 2-3 ice cubes. Shake vigorously and strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a slice of red pepper.
Adapted from the Beautiful Red Bell Cocktail on the Cookie + Kate blog.