Root Chakra Elixir - Pomegranate Chili Syrup
Photograph copyright @ Barney Taxel 2018
The Root Chakra is considered the most important of the seven Chakras as it grounds us to the physical world. It rules our physical energy, giving us a sense of safety and security with ourselves and other people. A balanced Root Chakra gives you feelings of contentment with your place in the world, that you will work with it and not against it. If your Root Chakra is over active, you might become dependent on security from other people. If it is under active, you might feel anger, annoyance and even aggression towards people and events in your life. If you experience anxiety disorders, fears, or nightmares, your root chakra is most probably blocked. Chilies, rosemary and pomegranates are foods that are helpful in recharging this chakra, as well as repeating this affirmation - "I recognize the abundance of love, trust and care surrounding me."
Chili & Pomegranate Syrup Elixir
Chili Peppers, rosemary and cinnamon have a warming, grounding effect and Pomegranate provides Vitamin C which is beneficial as the root chakra is connected to bones, skin and adrenals which all need Vitamin C to thrive.
Makes 6 servings
3/4 cup pomegranate juice
1 ¾ tablespoons dried, ground chili peppers (can add more if desired)
½ cup Shiraz or any other red wine
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon dried rosemary
1/8 teaspoon pink peppercorns
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 cup packed brown sugar, divided
1. Combine the pomegranate juice, wine, and lemon juice in a bowl. Whisk in the chilies, peppercorn, rosemary and cinnamon. Crumble in half of the brown sugar and whisk mixture until sugar dissolves.
Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat and swirl to coat the pan. Immediately pour in the juice/spice mixture and increase the heat to high. Bring mixture to a boil while whisking to prevent scorching. Reduce heat to medium and, while stirring, add the remaining brown sugar a little at a time. Cook and stir until mixture thickens to a syrupy consistency or when it can coat the back of a spoon.
Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly and continue to cool, 5 to 10 minutes. Stir and serve. Store any leftover syrup in an air-tight jar in the refrigerator.