Comments on: Beautiful Red Bell Cocktail

By: Evan

Evan — Tue, 25 Jan 2022 01:02:46 +0000

Where do you use the agave/simple syrup?

By: Mark Adams

Mark Adams — Mon, 30 Aug 2021 14:10:07 +0000

I made this cocktail yesterday and it was delicious! The peppers and basil played nicely with the Forager gin I used. It was a pretty blush color too. I tagged you on my Instagram page #artistwithacocktail. Thanks for the inspiration and great recipe.

By: Marie-Gabrielle Brooks

Marie-Gabrielle Brooks — Sun, 17 Nov 2019 05:53:30 +0000

Several years ago, I discovered this blog while searching for a nice summer cocktail. I bookmarked this recipe but never made the drinks until now. Turned out great! I followed the tips given by Vince Martini as well. It was easy and very refreshing. I used Gray Whale gin (I’m in California). The list of ingredients mention agave nectar or simple syrup but the instructions omit it. I used simple syrup.

By: Sarah

Sarah — Sat, 23 Jul 2016 01:56:52 +0000

just made this… omg! so good! so refreshing and summery :)

By: Kate

Kate — Thu, 14 Jan 2016 21:02:31 +0000

In reply to Diana Crain. Well, I think my version is pretty close! Just went to Manifesto the other day!

By: Diana Crain

Diana Crain — Fri, 08 Jan 2016 17:12:42 +0000

I’ve been to manifesto a couple of times and looooove this drink! I went there last night and my bartender friend commented that this drink is almost impossible to replicate. I just googled it and your recipe came up! Totally going to try it. I love this drink a little too much I think. :)

By: Kate

Kate — Thu, 07 May 2015 17:01:38 +0000

In reply to Gavin. Thanks, Gavin! I am giving myself a little pat on the back for getting so close to Ryan's original recipe. :) Can't wait to have another this summer!

By: Gavin

Gavin — Thu, 07 May 2015 02:18:32 +0000

Hi!

A friend of mine referred me to this blog when I was telling him about having the Beautiful Red Bell made Ryan Mabee (I think that’s how he spells his name) before he opened Manifesto. He was a sort of visiting bartender at the American and he made me one of these on one of the hottest days of that year in Kansas City. I loved it so much I (nicely) demanded the recipe, which he generously shared. Yours is really close and congratulations for figuring it out.

Here it is as he gave it to me. I can’t wait to do a side-by-side with yours this summer.

2 oz gin (the recipe calls for Hendrick’s, which is my favorite gin and which I use)
1 oz simple syrup
3/4 oz FRESH lime juice
2 thin slices red bell pepper
2 mint leaves

In a mixing glass, muddle the red bell pepper in the simple syrup and the lime juice. Add mint, gin and ice. Shake vigorously (mine was so well-shaken that there were bits of mint floating in the glass. I wonder if he might have also muddled the mint, in fact, but that’s not what he wrote down.). Strain into a chilled martini glass and garnish with a slice of red bell pepper.

By: Kate

Kate — Fri, 18 Apr 2014 19:48:46 +0000

In reply to Jake Flaherty. Jake, glad to hear it! I'm intrigued by the rum idea.

By: Jake Flaherty

Jake Flaherty — Fri, 18 Apr 2014 03:58:58 +0000

Every time we make this cocktail it is a hit. It tastes like spring. I once accidentally used rum and it was still great.