Description
A refreshing cocktail with a spicy kick, perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup water
- 1–2 small red chili peppers, sliced (or 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes)
- 3–4 fresh strawberries, hulled
- 3/4 oz fresh lemon juice
- 2 oz bourbon
- 1 oz hot honey syrup (from above)
- Ice
- 1 fresh strawberry
- 1 lemon wheel or twist
- 1 fresh mint sprig
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, combine the honey, water, and chili peppers.
- Heat over medium, stirring, until the honey is fully dissolved.
- Remove from heat and let steep for at least 15-20 minutes to infuse the heat. Strain into a jar and let cool completely. (Can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 2 weeks).
- In a cocktail shaker, muddle the fresh strawberries until crushed and juicy.
- Add the lemon juice, bourbon, 1 oz of the cooled hot honey syrup, and a handful of ice to the shaker.
- Shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds until well-chilled.
- Strain into an ice-filled rocks or old-fashioned glass.
- Garnish with a fresh strawberry, a lemon wheel, and a mint sprig. Serve immediately.
Notes
- This cocktail can be adjusted for spice by using more or less chili.
- The hot honey syrup can also enhance other cocktails or dishes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Beverages
- Method: shaken
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg