Chilli Chocolate Vodka - 50cl 25% abv

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Make this vodka on a day where you are on hand and not required to drive or operate machinery since you’ll need to keep on testing (ie tasting) the vodka at regular intervals. Doesn’t that sound ideal? Hic… But it’s also very necessary, since there’s no better way to ensure you end up with some Chilli Vodka tailored to your tastebuds than to keep on testing it yourself CAUTION: This bar has been made in a factory that regularly uses tree nuts and peanuts, although that’ll be the least of your worries once you try some. Dried chili peppers. The great thing is that you can use your favorite type based on your spice tolerance; I went for smoked chipotle (dried jalapeño) to give the final result a nice smoky flavor. It goes really fast, although we are hoping the 2000 bottle will see us through until Christmas, as we have an influx of visitors for Christmas and they just spot it and want it.

Vodka. It makes the perfect choice due to its neutral flavor, but tequila would also be an option if you prefer it. Or go for mezcal to amp up the smokiness! There are many ways to preserve the home grown bounty for the winter. I don’t like canning vegetables as I find that just reduces fresh vegetables into a less desirable version of themselves. Making jellies, chutney‘s and jams on the other hand, means turning them into something, maybe not better, but different and with new possible uses. Nemiroff's corporate ethos goes beyond vodka production. The company is active in various social responsibility initiatives, which include environmental conservation efforts and supporting local communities. This approach aligns with contemporary consumer expectations of brands to contribute positively to society and the environment. It’s actually now got a little bit of a cult following as people know now that every winter we release it and we get enquires from all around about it.” He first perfected the recipe in 2017 as part of Riverfeast’s Chilli and Lime Festival, and although this year the festival had been placed on hold because of COVID-19 restrictions, he and wife Kylie wanted to continue.The Cyber Monday sales are here for one day only and we've spotted savings on some of our best flavoured vodkas: Chocolate liqueur. I went for crème liqueur, but since we’ll also be using some plant-based milk for this recipe, you can also go for one without cream. As an added bonus, doing so will allow you to make this recipe vegan if that’s your thing! We harvested quite a few chillies this year and I’ve been putting them in almost every meal I’ve made since August, but there were still many left. So we made chilli vodka. Now, I don’t really like vodka, being a more of a bourbon/cognac kind of girl, but this one is pretty amazing. It also makes a good edible present, so if you’re extremely well organized and start planning for Christmas months ahead, start now. If you’re more the last minute kind of person, remember that the vodka only takes 24 hours to make.

This stuff is so hot that it even goes beyond the realm of food jokes, even cruel jokes intended for people you don’t like. Basically, don’t eat this stuff unless you’re a real glutton for punishment or just suddenly wake up one day and decide you want to remove your tongue. Add onion and garlic to the meat juices in the frying pan and cook 5 minutes. Stir in the chunks of pepper and the spices and oregano and cook for a couple of minutes. Add to saucepan with the tomatoes, tomato purée and Worcestershire sauce. As a chocolatier that runs a bar at our hotel in Saint Lucia, we’d like to think we know a thing or two about combining chocolate and alcohol. And our award-winning digestif is testament to that… In fact, it’s been the basis for the rest of the delectable Velvetised Creams in our drinks range. It’s nice to have two chilli products and we are glad to showcase the chillies from (Bundaberg’s) Austchilli.

When the infusion is ready, transfer into a jug then strain into the clean jar using your strainer. Then strain it again using the muslin, and serve. I sometimes make herbal tinctures that are primarily medicinal. This chilli vodka is meant to be drunk just for the pleasure of the gentle heat spreading through your body, but I am sure it would be a very effective cure against cold feet, be they literal or figurative.