Quarantine Project 'Sun Of A' Habanero Rosemary Hot Sauce, Colorado

Bright, herbaceous heat meets savory depth in Quarantine Project 'Sun Of A' Habanero Rosemary Hot Sauce, Colorado, a sauce that reflects both culinary intention and an origin story rooted in reinvention during uncertain times.

Product Details:

• Producer: Quarantine Project Hot Sauce
• Owner & Creator: Rick DeSimone
• Style: Habanero-forward hot sauce with herbal infusion
• Ingredients: Habanero peppers, rosemary, vinegar, and complementary natural ingredients
• Production Philosophy: Small-batch, flavor-first sauces designed to enhance food rather than overwhelm it
• Dietary Notes: Vegan, gluten-free, low sodium, no added sugar

Sensory Description:

Sun Of A balances the natural intensity of habanero peppers with a distinctly savory and aromatic lift from rosemary. The heat is immediate yet controlled, unfolding with a bright, citrus-tinged spice before settling into a layered herbal finish. Unlike aggressively sharp hot sauces, the texture and flavor here are integrated and food-friendly, allowing the pepper’s fruit character and the rosemary’s piney elegance to complement rather than dominate. The result is a versatile, chef-driven expression of heat that enhances roasted meats, vegetables, and even richer dishes with precision.

Producer’s Background:

Quarantine Project Hot Sauce was founded by Rick DeSimone in Denver after an unexpected moment of discovery during the COVID-19 lockdown. What began as experimentation with a pantry hot sauce kit quickly evolved into a deeper pursuit of more complex, flavor-driven recipes built around fresh ingredients and culinary balance. Early enthusiasm from friends and customers helped turn the project into a growing Colorado brand with a strong local following.

DeSimone’s approach rejects heat for heat’s sake in favor of sauces designed to complement food, adding dimension, brightness, and personality to the plate. As the brand has expanded into broader retail and restaurant visibility, it has remained rooted in small-batch craftsmanship, community connection, and the idea that hot sauce should be both expressive and highly usable at the table.

Serving Suggestions:

Serve at room temperature. Ideal as a finishing sauce for roasted chicken, pork, or lamb, where the rosemary accent mirrors classic culinary pairings. Excellent with grilled vegetables, potatoes, and eggs, or as a refined heat component in vinaigrettes and marinades. Use sparingly at first, allowing the layered heat and herbal notes to build across the palate.