For only four ingredients, there’s a whole lot of flavor going on in this cayenne lemonade. The tart of fresh lemons is met head on with the earthy sweetness of maple syrup, only to be trumped with the simmering heat of cayenne pepper spice. It’s spot on for a cayenne maple syrup cleanse and also quite unique as a summer refresher.Â
Smoothies are an excellent way to gain the benefits of lots of fruits and vegetables in one serving, and we love them, too, with a little kick. Sure you could add cayenne pepper to just any smoothie and it may (or may not) work taste-wise, but here’s our favorite recipe for a hearty and healthy beverage with a kick. We love the pairing of that earthy Kale flavor with the tanginess of orange, the sweetness of honey, and the spiciness of cayenne. The fact that it’s so very good for you, too, is just icing on the cake. Kale and cayenne is a potent energy boosting combo.
Boost your energy. Loosen up congestion. Looking for a tea that’ll turn your body up a notch? Cayenne pepper tea does just that. It’s very popular as a coffee alternative as the chili pepper helps boost your metabolism. You just feel more energized, all without …
It’s super easy to turn a traditional hot chocolate into something spicier. All it takes is a pinch of cayenne pepper to make things hotter than hot! See for yourself through this simple spicy hot chocolate recipe. It takes no time at all to pull together.
If cayenne pepper is too hot, try the chili powder in your spice rack instead. It’s typically less spicy than pure cayenne, but you’ll still give a nice little kick to that cocoa.
Lemonade is mostly sugar and acid, which leaves room for a third thing, and a jalapeño fills it without turning the drink into a dare. The peppers go into the sugar syrup, steep for ten minutes, and come back out, so what you get is …
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