Basil Pepper Tequila Smash

This Bella Donna From The Courtesy cocktail is a refreshing and zesty mix of blanco tequila, bell pepper-infused Aperol, fresh lime juice, pineapple syrup, basil leaves, and Ancho Reyes Verde. The subtle heat from the pepper-infused Aperol and Ancho Reyes Verde, combined with the herbal notes of the basil, create a unique and tantalizing flavor profile. It's the perfect cocktail to enjoy on a warm summer evening or to impress guests at any gathering.

Basil Pepper Tequila Smash

A zesty and refreshing cocktail featuring blanco tequila, bell pepper-infused Aperol, fresh lime juice, pineapple syrup, basil leaves, and Ancho Reyes Verde.

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 oz. blanco tequila
  • 3/4 oz. bell pepper-infused Aperol
  • 1/2 oz. fresh lime juice
  • 1/2 oz. pineapple syrup (1:1 fresh pineapple juice to sugar)
  • 4 basil leaves
  • 1 tsp. Ancho Reyes Verde
  • Ice

Instructions

  1. Rinse a glass with Ancho Reyes Verde, then discard the excess.
  2. Fill the glass with ice.
  3. In a shaker, combine blanco tequila, bell pepper-infused Aperol, fresh lime juice, pineapple syrup, and basil leaves.
  4. Shake the mixture with ice.
  5. Double strain the mixture into the prepared glass.
  6. Add the Ancho Reyes Verde rinse as a garnish.