Pepper Potion
Pepper Potion
© Chef Laura Bonicelli
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.
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
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.
Nutrition Facts
Per Serving (serves 8 servings)
* Nutritional information is estimated and may vary based on specific ingredients and preparation methods.