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Roll 6 basil leaves into a cigar and cut into ribbons (chiffonade), add to mixing shaker. If this isn't feasible just add the leaves to the shaker without cutting
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Muddle the leaves well.
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Cut a strip of bell pepper 1 inch wide by 4 inches long. Chop coarsely and add to shaker. Muddle the pepper into the muddled basil leaves.
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Add 3 heirloom mini tomatoes / cherry tomatoes, OR add one third of an extremely ripe large tomato. Muddle into the other ingredients, being careful not to get squirted by the exploding juicy tomatoes.
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Juice the quarter lime into the shaker and toss in the peel. Muddle it a little bit.
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Add tequila, cayenne, salt
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Add 6 ice cubes and shake vigorously. Put 2 fresh new ice cubes into a serving glass.
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Double-strain cocktail from mixer into serving glass: "Hawthorne" coiled wire strainer in mixer, thru fine mesh strainer, into glass.
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Enjoy!
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