Pepper Potion
Warming spices and dried chilies steep into a golden, aromatic elixir that tingles the palate with layers of heat and fragrance. My go-to remedy for cold winter nights, this mystical brew soothes the throat while awakening every sense with its complex, fiery embrace.
By Chef Laura Bonicelli
Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
30 min
Total Time
3 hr 40 min
Servings
8 servings
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoonwhole peppercorns
- 1 tablespoonstar anise
- 1 tablespoonwhole cloves
- 2 3- inchcinnamon sticks
- 3 dried serrano peppers
- 1 whole lemon -- peel only
- 2 quartsfiltered water
Nutrition Facts
Per Serving (serves 8 servings)
* Nutritional information is estimated and may vary based on specific ingredients and preparation methods.
Instructions
- 1
Combine all ingredients in a 4-quart saucepan. Bring to a simmer.
- 2
Simmer for , uncovered. Turn off the heat, cover, and steep for .
- 3
Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh strainer with lined with cheesecloth or a coffee filter into a clean glass jar. Cover and chill thoroughly before using.
- 4
Fill a glass with ice cubes. Pour in the Pepper Potion to fill the glass 2/3 full. Fill the remaining 1/3 of the glass with sparkling water and serve.