A glass pitcher and two tall glasses of iced cayenne lemonade flecked with red cayenne, a lemon wheel on one rim, halved lemons, a small dish of cayenne and a bottle of maple syrup on a wooden shelf with a terracotta cloth

Cayenne Lemonade

A four-ingredient cayenne lemonade with fresh lemons and maple syrup, plus how to set the heat, why you stir before pouring, and what to serve it with.

Cayenne Pepper Smoothie

Healthy Cayenne Pepper Smoothie

A flavorful energy booster…

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. 

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Cayenne Pepper Tea with Ginger

Cayenne Pepper Tea With Ginger

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 …

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A mug of spicy hot chocolate on a wooden table with a dish of cayenne, a cinnamon stick and chocolate chips

Spicy Hot Chocolate

A rich mug of hot chocolate made with melted semisweet chocolate and whole milk, warmed with a pinch of cayenne, cinnamon and vanilla. Ready in about 7 minutes.

Jalapeno Lemonade

Jalapeño Lemonade

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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