Baby Shower Cocktail Results & Hellfire Bitters

It was lots of fun playing bartender for a few hours at my friend's baby shower; it took me back to my college days. The most favorite drink by far was the Hot Apple Pie. The contrast between the sweetness of the clove and cinnamon simple syrup and the heat of the Hellfire bitters seemed to be what made this drink the crowd favorite.

The recipe for the Hellfire bitters is easy:



16 Habanero Chiles, halved
3 Limes, quartered
2 Tbsp Molasses
16 Allspice Berries, crushed
2 Cups high proof spirit (I used an inexpensive 100 proof Vodka)
Combine all ingredients in a mason jar and let it sit for about 2 weeks. Strain and then bottle.

This is some seriously hot stuff, so use it sparingly.