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Jalapeño Simple Syrup

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This intensely powerful, spicy jalapeño simple syrup is the best way to add spiciness to any cocktail or drink. Made with jalapeño peppers, sugar and water. It is easy to make in less than 15 minutes.

Jalapeno simple syrup on a white table, next to fresh jalapenos.

Simple syrup recipes infused with different herbs or fruits are the base ingredient for many different cocktails and drinks.

If you are looking for other creative simple syrup recipes, try this thyme simple syrup, this blackberry simple syrup, or this basil simple syrup. 

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  • Why You’ll Love This Recipe
  • Ingredients & Substitutions
  • Equipment
  • Step By Step Instructions
  • Storage
  • Ways To Use Jalapeño Syrup
  • Expert Tips
  • Recipe FAQs
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • Easy — This simple syrup is so easy to make! You only need 3 ingredients and less than 15 minutes.
  • Spicy — This syrup really is spicy! It adds much more spice to your drinks compared to muddled jalapeños.
  • Great for cocktails — Use this syrup to make any type of spicy cocktail, like spicy margaritas or mojitos.

Ingredients & Substitutions

The ingredients needed to make the jalapeno syrup.
  • Jalapeño Peppers: This recipe is made with jalapeño pepper, but you can use any spicy pepper you prefer, such as habaneros, chilis or cayenne. Keep in mind the spiciness level and flavor will vary depending on the pepper you use.
  • Sugar: Sugar adds a bit of sweetness to the syrup to balance out the strong spicy flavor from the jalapeños. Use granulated sugar for this recipe.
  • Water: Use filtered water to avoid any unpleasant flavors from tap water.

Equipment

Here is the equipment you will need to make the jalapeño simple syrup:

  • A small saucepan to make the simple syrup in. 
  • A strainer to remove the diced jalapeños. 
  • An airtight glass container to store the jalapeño simple syrup in.

Step By Step Instructions

Step 1: Heat the diced jalapeños, sugar and water in a saucepan over medium heat. Continue to heat, stirring occasionally, for about 5 to 8 minutes until the sugar has completely dissolved.

A process photo illustrating step 1.

Step 2: Strain out the jalapeño chunks and any seeds. Let the syrup cool to room temperature.

A process photo illustrating step 2.

Storage

  • Fridge: Let the syrup fully cool to room temperature. Then store in an airtight glass container in the fridge for up to 1 to 2 weeks.
  • Freezer: Freeze the jalapeño syrup in a freezer safe container. Make sure to leave space for the syrup to expand slightly. Thaw overnight in the fridge before using.

Ways To Use Jalapeño Syrup

There are a number of creative drink recipes to use this jalapeño infused syrup. Here are some ideas:

  • Margaritas: This is probably the most popular type of spicy cocktail. Try this spicy mango jalapeño margarita or this spicy margarita mocktail.
  • Spicy Mojito: Replace the sugar in a regular mojito cocktail with 1-2 tablespoons of this jalapeño simple syrup for a fiery, minty drink.
  • Spicy Moscow Mule: To make a spicy moscow mule, add in ½ oz of jalapeño syrup per cocktail and adjust as needed.
  • Lemonade & Limeade: Jalapeño lemonade or jalapeño limeade are tasty drinks that are perfect for summer. Add 1 tablespoon of syrup per glass to give your drink a slightly spicy kick.

Expert Tips

  • Don’t remove the seeds. Normally recipes call for removing seeds when cooking with jalapeños because they are too spicy. But for this recipe, we want as much spice as possible. So make the syrup with the seeds and separate them out at the end.
  • Use habaneros instead for even more spice. This jalapeno syrup is spicier than you think it will be, but if you are looking for an even more intense and powerful syrup, you can use habaneros instead. Use cautiously! Habaneros are much hotter than jalapeños.
  • Don’t boil the syrup. Boiling the syrup can cause the syrup to become too thick. The syrup should have the consistency of water.

Recipe FAQs

How spicy is this jalapeño syrup?

Very! You only need a little bit to flavor each cocktail. When making your own creations, start with a small amount, taste and adjust from there.

Do I have to remove the jalapeño seeds?

No. You don’t have to remove the seeds when making this syrup — just make sure you strain them all out when you remove the jalapeño chunks.

Overhead view of jalapeno simple syrup in a jar, next to sliced jalapenos.
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Overhead view of making jalapeno simple syrup in a pan.

Jalapeño Simple Syrup


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  • Author: Ali
  • Total Time: 13 minutes
  • Yield: ¼ cup syrup 1x
  • Diet: Vegan
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This intensely powerful, spicy jalapeño simple syrup is the best way to add spiciness to any cocktail or drink. Made with jalapeño peppers, sugar and water. It is easy to make in less than 15 minutes.


Ingredients

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  • ½ cup jalapeños, diced
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup water

Instructions

  1. Heat the jalapeños, sugar and water in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir occasionally. Don’t let the syrup boil. 
  2. Continue stirring until the sugar has completely dissolved. Then, remove the syrup from the stove and strain out the jalapeño chunks and any seeds. 
  3. Let the syrup fully cool to room temperature before using it in drinks or storing it.

Notes

  • Store leftover jalapeño simple syrup in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 to 2 weeks.
  • Prep Time: 3 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Syrup
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 tbsp
  • Calories: 28
  • Sugar: 6.7g
  • Sodium: 3mg
  • Fat: 0g
  • Saturated Fat: 0g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 7g
  • Fiber: 0.3g
  • Protein: 0.1g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: simple syrup, spicy syrup, cocktail syrup

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