Piña Verde Margarita

This refreshing cocktail combines the sweetness of fresh pineapple with the herbal notes of green bell pepper, all balanced with the smoky kick of tequila. Ingredients: - 2 oz tequila - 1 oz fresh pineapple juice - 1/2 oz green bell pepper syrup* - 1/2 oz lime juice - Salt for rimming (optional) Directions: 1. Rim a chilled glass with salt, if desired. 2. In a shaker, add tequila, pineapple juice, green bell pepper syrup, and lime juice. 3. Fill shaker with ice and shake vigorously for 10-15 seconds. 4. Strain cocktail into prepared glass filled with ice. 5. Garnish with a pineapple wedge or green bell pepper slice, if desired. *Green bell pepper syrup: In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup water, 1 cup granulated sugar, and 1 diced green bell pepper. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally until sugar dissolves. Reduce heat and let simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool. Strain syrup through a fine-mesh strainer and discard solids. Store syrup in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.