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Habanero-Infused Simple Syrup

Habanero-Infused Simple Syrup blends bright, fruity heat with clean sweetness, creating a vibrant kick for cocktails and mocktails alike. Its slow-building spice adds complexity to margaritas, palomas, or even lemonade, while a subtle pepper aroma keeps each sip lively. Serve it for happy hour drinks or as a bold twist in brunch beverages.

  • Prep5 mins
  • Cook20 mins
  • Serves16
  • DifficultyEasy
Habanero-Infused Simple Syrup
  1. 1

    Bring the water to a boil in a saucepan.

  2. 2

    Slowly stir the sugar into the boiling water until the sugar dissolves.

  3. 3

    Add the habanero peppers to the sugar-water mixture, reduce the heat to medium-low, and simmer until the syrup thickens and the pepper slightly colors the syrup.

  4. 4

    Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the syrup cool.

  5. 5

    Remove the peppers from the syrup and store the syrup in a glass jar.