The cinnamon stick comes from the brown bark of a tropical tree, the cinnamon tree. It seems like a joke, but it is not. It is quite a discovery for the palate and when you start using it in your recipes and cocktails, you will not be able to stop. The rinds are rolled one inside the other to form a one-meter-long branch and left to ferment for 24 hours. After separating the outer layer and rolling up the inner one, the well-known cinnamon stick is formed.
What would our appreciated rice pudding be without its touch of cinnamon? With that powerful effect of a cinnamon stick, it will transport you and make you feel like few other spices do.
In addition to its unmistakable flavor, its smell is unique and loved by many people to perfume their homes, in candles or perfumes. Did you know that it also works as a mosquito repellent? It is unmatched.
It is one of the most recognized spices and has a place of honor in all kitchens. Its uses are endless, not only in sweets and desserts but also in savory recipes. Adding a piece of the cinnamon stick will take your dish to another level.
If you are looking for a savory recipe to add this ingredient, start by trying the chicken with raisins and cinnamon sticks. It is quite a delicacy and it is enough to add a splash of oil to a pot, with onion and cinnamon sticks to give it all the flavor of this condiment.
Do you prefer to innovate in cocktails? You can include it directly on the stick, but it is best to prepare the cinnamon syrup by infusing it with water and sugar for 10 minutes and then adding a few drops to your cocktail. It will go fantastic with rum and apple, lemon, or lime juice. Another option is to combine it with apple or pear juice and whiskey. And you, do you dare to try it?