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    Salted Plains » Recipes » Drinks & Cocktails

    Red Bell Pepper Cocktail with Gin and Lemon

    Published: Aug 5, 2023 by Tessa · This post may contain affiliate links · 2 Comments

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    This spicy Red Bell Pepper Cocktail with gin and lemon is a refreshing cocktail! A twist on a classic gin cocktail made with an easy red pepper simple syrup you can use for multiple drinks.

    A coupe glass with filled with a light red drink.

    A variation on the pre-prohibition era gin sour, this beautiful red martini is one of my favorite cocktails to make. The easy red pepper simple sugar syrup makes enough for multiple cocktails. 

    If you are a gin lover, this is a good drink to add to your happy hour rotation.

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    Why you'll love this recipe

    • Simple ingredients
    • Homemade simple syrup
    • Classic cocktail with a twist

    Ingredients and substitutions

    Here are a few quick notes about the ingredients in this recipe. You can see a complete list of ingredients and instructions in the recipe card below.

    Red bell pepper - Fresh red pepper is infused into our simple syrup. Its sweet and fruity flavor melds well with the tartness of lemon juice and a bit of spice.

    Gin - Dry gin balances the flavors of the sweet and slightly spicy simple syrup quite well.

    London Dry Gin is recommended and easy to find at your local liquor store. Play around with the kind of good gin you enjoy and what best suit your personal taste. 

    Don't have gin? Vodka is a good substitute, although the flavor won't be as well-rounded. 

    Lemon juice - Fresh lemon juice is best. It plays well with the tart veggie and sweet pepper syrup.

    Organic cane sugar - I like to use organic since it is processed in a cleaner way and is vegan-friendly.

    Red pepper chili flakes - A little bit of spice balances the sweetness nicely.

    Step-by-step ingredients

    Before you start: Prep your syrup with time ahead to let it cool.

    Red peppers in syrup in a saucepan.
    Gin pouring into a cocktail shaker.

    Step 1: In a small saucepan, combine the water, organic cane sugar, sliced pepper, and chili flakes.

    Bring to a boil then reduce heat to a simmer for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and allow to cool completely.

    Step 2: Once cool, strain the simple syrup into a bottle or airtight container. In a cocktail shaker, fill with lots of ice, add gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup. Shake well.

    Strain and pour into a coupe or martini glass. Serve with a garnish of sliced pepper, lemon slice, or fresh lemon twist, if desired.

    A coupe glass filled with a light red liquid.

    Equipment

    Cocktail shaker - A simple shaker works best for this cocktail recipe.

    If you don't have a shaker on hand, the drink can be stirred in a mixing glass with ice and then strained with a fine mesh sieve.

    Jigger - Use this to measure the gin, lemon juice, and syrup.

    Don't have a jigger? That's okay. Use a one-cup liquid measuring cup with ounces marked instead.

    Coupe glass - Serve these easy gin cocktails in a coupe glass or martini glass. Any stemmed chilled cocktail glass will do.

    A coupe glass with red pepper cocktail.

    FAQs

    How do you serve this gin martini?

    You can serve this gin cocktail straight up.

    What glass do you serve this gin cocktail in?

    This gin martini is served in a coupe glass, but a martini glass can also be used.

    What brands make London Dry Gin?

    Tanqueray, Beefeater, Hayman's, and Bombay Sapphire are all considered London Dry Gins.

    Want more summer drink inspiration? This grapefruit juice hibiscus cocktail is a light and fruity vodka sipper.

    And these pineapple jalapeño margaritas from Vanilla and Bean have just the right balance of sweetness and spice!

    Plus, gin drink recipes like this blackberry cocktail and mint gimlet don't disappoint either.

    More great cocktails

    • A blackberry cocktail in a rocks glass.
      Blackberry Gin Cocktail
    • Mint Gimlet
      Gin Gimlet Cocktail with Mint
    • Two bourbon sours in cocktail glasses.
      Rhubarb Bourbon Sour Cocktail
    • old fashioned cocktail with thyme garnish
      Old Fashioned Bourbon Thyme Cocktail

    ​​Love this recipe? Please consider leaving a 5-star 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟rating on the recipe card below and let me know what you think in the comments!

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    A coupe glass filled with a light red liquid.

    Red Bell Pepper Cocktail

    This spicy Red Bell Pepper Cocktail with gin and lemon is a refreshing summer cocktail! A twist in a classic gin drink made with an easy red pepper simple syrup you can use for multiple drinks.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Course: Drinks
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
    Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Servings: 1 drink
    Calories: 75kcal
    Author: Tessa

    Ingredients

    Simple Syrup

    • 1 red bell pepper deseeded and sliced
    • 1 cup water
    • 1 cup organic cane sugar
    • ¼ teaspoon chili pepper flakes

    Cocktail

    • 1 ½ ounces gin London Dry Gin recommended
    • ½ ounce fresh lemon juice
    • ½ ounce red bell pepper simple syrup

    Instructions

    Make the Simple Syrup

    • In a small saucepan, combine the water, organic cane sugar, sliced red bell pepper, and chili pepper flakes. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to a simmer for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and allow to cool completely.
    • Once cool, strain the simple syrup into a bottle or airtight container and store in the fridge for up to two weeks.

    Cocktail

    • In a cocktail shaker, fill with ice, add gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup. Shake well. Strain and pour into a cocktail glass. Serve with a garnish of bell pepper, if desired.

    Notes

    Store the simple syrup in an airtight container for up to two weeks. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 75kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 14mg | Potassium: 200mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 1mg
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    1. Brynne

      September 27, 2021 at 1:48 pm

      5 stars
      A fun, fresh idea!

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      • Tessa

        September 27, 2021 at 1:50 pm

        Thanks! Inspired by my favorite local Kansas City cocktail.

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