Habanero Simple Syrup

Simple syrup infused with habanero peppers is a spicy and colorful addition to tequila-based cocktails or even lemonade.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 49 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 cup water
• 2 habanero peppers, quartered

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring water to a boil in a saucepan. Slowly stir sugar into boiling water until sugar is dissolved, 2 to 3 minutes. Add habanero peppers to sugar-water mixture, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until syrup is thickened and pepper has slightly colored the syrup, about 15 minutes.

Step 2

Remove saucepan from heat and let syrup cool, about 1 hour. Remove peppers from syrup and store syrup in a glass jar.