Comments on: Beautiful Red Bell Cocktail

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.

By: Kate

Kate — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 05:17:42 +0000

In reply to Doug. Mint sounds interesting! I'm growing some on my porch now, I'll have to give it a try. I think I tried it once with jarred roasted red peppers and preferred it with raw, but I'm sure freshly roasted would be a different story.

By: Doug

Doug — Sun, 22 Jul 2012 18:32:35 +0000

Kate-had the same experience at Manifesto this May and was blown away by this drink. Per their menu now, it states they use mint rather than basil. Have you tried making this with mint at all? Also, I think I remember the bell pepper being roasted to some degree…Think I have to try this both ways now!