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Mole Bitters

Earthy and lightly fiery
Servings 350 dashes
Calories 3kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 ancho peppers
  • 1 cup vodka
  • 2 tablespoons cocoa nibs
  • 1/2 cinnamon stick 2 to 3 inches long
  • 1 tablespoon raisins roughly chopped
  • 1 teaspoon dried orange peel
  • 1/2 teaspoon sesame seeds
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1/4 teaspoon cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon allspice
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried wormwood leaf
  • 1/4 teaspoon angelica root or gentian root
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Instructions

  • Heat a pot of water to 140 degrees Fahrenheit. 
  • Cut the stems off the ancho peppers, then slice the chilies open lengthwise. Remove the seeds from the interior, then roughly chop the anchos. 
  • Place all ingredients in a one quart mason jar, then seal the jar airtight.
    Combine all of the ingredients in a sous vide bag or Mason jar then seal. Infuse in the water bath for 2 to 4 hours.
  • Place the mason jar in the hot water. Leave it there for 3 hours.
  • Fill a large mixing bowl with water and ice, leaving some room (about 3/4 filled). 
  • Remove the mason jar from the hot water and place in the ice water. Allow the mason jar to cool for 20 minutes.
  • Remove the jar from the ice water and unseal. Strain the liquid through a cheese cloth into a clean jar or another sealable container, then seal. Store in a shaded area at room temperature.

Nutrition

Calories: 3kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 4mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 53IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 1mg