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Summer Sides Trio: Marinated Tomato Bruschetta, Roasted Red Peppers, and Mezcal Margaritas

If you love margaritas in the summer and negronis in the fall, you will fully freak out for The Hola Ciao. It’s essentially a mezcal-Campari margarita.The mezcal makes it smoky, the Campari gives it backbone, and fresh lime juice keeps it bright and zesty. A dash of Cointreau lends some sweetness and a slightly bitter note, which bridges the citrus juice and Campari perfectly. The side dishes in this video have been adapted from That Sounds So Good: Roasted Red Peppers with Garlic Chips, and Marinated Tomato Bruschetta. What I love about both dishes is that: they showcase nightshades, which peak in summer; the colors are incredible; the ingredients are very few; they can be made hours if not days ahead; they can be enjoyed as is, or reconfigured into sauces or condiments; they are perfect to bring to a friend’s, if you’re not the one hosting; and they can both be made with or without a grill.

English
  • Originally Aired June 26, 2024
  • Runtime 27 minutes
  • Production Company Penguin Books
  • Created August 2, 2025 by
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  • Modified August 2, 2025 by
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