Chili flakes /red pepper flakes

Spice

Flavor Profile

Spicy heat, capsaicin warmth, lingering burn

Form

Dried

Prep Required

None

Rarity

1

Sourcing

Buy or Make

Allspice dram (St. Elizabeth) is the canonical spiced liqueur; true allspice syrup (non-alcoholic) is mostly DIY or BG Reynolds' domain; cardamom syrups are increasingly available commercially.

Price range: $10–$20 per bottle

Commercial Brands

BG Reynolds

Paradise Blend (Tiki Spice) — 25.4 oz — $19.99 ($0.79/oz)

Liquid Alchemist

Spicy Cocktail Syrup — 12.7 oz — $16.00 ($1.26/oz)

Pink House Alchemy

Cardamom Simple Syrup — 16 oz — $12.00 ($0.75/oz)

Common — most bars make this in-house

Nutrition

0

Cal/oz

0g

Sugar/oz

0

Glycemic Index

0%

ABV

The Story

The pantry staple that brings controlled heat and visual drama to cocktails without muddling or infusing.