Tequila Habanero Honey and Lemon Cocktail (AKA buzz, buzz, BUZZ!)
 
 
Ingredients
  • Habanero Honey Syrup:
  • 1 habanero pepper (or 2, if you're feeling adventurous), sliced
  • 1 cup honey
  • 1 cup water
  • For the Cocktail:
  • 2 ounces silver tequila
  • 1 ounce Habanero Honey Syrup
  • 1 ounce fresh lemon juice
  • Soda water (optional)
Instructions
  1. For the Habanero Honey Syrup, bring sliced habanero peppers, honey and water to a boil in a small saucepan, then remove from heat. Let sit for 20 minutes.
  2. Strain Habanero Honey Syrup through a sieve and reserve in the refrigerator until ready to use.
  3. For the cocktails, in a cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine tequila, habanero honey syrup and lemon juice. Shake vigorously for 30 seconds, then strain into a cocktail glass. If desired, top with a splash of soda water. Garnish with a lemon twist or thin slice of habanero pepper.
Recipe by Allons-Eat! at https://www.allonseat.com/tequila-habanero-honey-and-lemon-cocktail/