Spicy Night Cap
Warm up your evening with the bold and invigorating flavors of the Spicy Night Cap, a cocktail that's equal parts cozy and daring. This unique recipe combines the smooth richness of bourbon with the zing of fresh chili-infused honey, balanced by a bright splash of fresh lemon juice. Finished with a touch of hot water to enhance its comforting warmth and garnished with a cinnamon stick and optional cayenne pepper, this drink tantalizes the palate with layers of spice and citrus. Perfect for cool nights or whenever you’re in the mood for a drink with a fiery twist, the Spicy Night Cap is ready in under 15 minutes and designed to impress. Indulge in its warmth and complexity—your ideal nightcap awaits!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 oz bourbon
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 small red chili pepper (fresh or dried)
- 0.75 oz fresh lemon juice
- 1 oz hot water
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 0.05 tsp ground cayenne pepper (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Prepare the chili-infused honey by slicing the red chili pepper and placing it in a small heatproof bowl with the honey. Add 1 oz of hot water to the bowl and stir until the honey dissolves. Let it steep for 5 minutes, then strain to remove the chili slices. Set the infused honey aside.
In a cocktail shaker, combine 2 oz of bourbon, 0.75 oz of fresh lemon juice, and the chili-infused honey. Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for about 10 seconds.
Strain the mixture into a heatproof mug or glass, leaving about 1 inch of space at the top.
Top the drink with 1 oz of hot water to slightly warm it and dilute the mixture to the perfect balance.
Garnish with a cinnamon stick and, if desired, a light sprinkle of ground cayenne pepper for an extra spicy kick.
Serve immediately and enjoy your Spicy Night Cap!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
204 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 4 mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 21.5 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.7 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.0 g | ||
| Protein | 0.3 g | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 34 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 0.4 mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 82 mg | 2% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
