Qadeem Hassan is the mixologist/working associate at Session Cocktails, with areas in Tuscaloosa and Auburn, AL.
The Ring My Bell cocktail was impressed by a visit to Asheville, NC, the place I found the usage of contemporary and distinctive native produce in cocktails. Wanting to supply a savory drink with out the spiciness generally related to tequila-based cocktails, the concept of utilizing bell peppers as the principle ingredient got here to fruition.
The aim was to ship a pepper-forward expertise with a delicate style that may enchantment to a wider viewers. The addition of an fragrant sweet-pepper garnish enhanced the drink with a touch of spice, elevating its total taste profile.
Experimenting and fine-tuning the recipe took a number of months. I initially created a shrub utilizing varied mixtures of fruit, sugar, and vinegar. However I discovered {that a} shrub wouldn’t present the specified consistency, so finally, I selected a 1-to-1 syrup with added salt as the bottom.
The cocktail underwent quite a few changes, together with adjustments to glassware, garnish, components and sort of ice. The title was ultimately modified from From The Backyard to Ring My Bell after being impressed by the tune Ring My Bell by Anita Ward, which completely captured the essence of the cocktail. I current it to company as a singular Margarita-style drink with a savory and pepper-forward style, with out the spiciness.
Ring My Bell
- 1 ½ oz. Reposado tequila
- ½ oz. Cocchi Americano
- ¾ oz. Lemon juice
- ¾ oz. Yellow bell pepper syrup
- 2 Drops of Outdated Forester salt and pepper tincture
Qadeem Hassan, mixologist/working associate at Session Cocktails, with areas in Tuscaloosa and Auburn, AL, created this recipe.
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