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    How to make Jalapeno Simple Syrup (Easy!)

    June 1, 2022 by Emily 2 Comments

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    Jalapeno Simple Syrup is a spicy and boldly flavored addition to cocktails, marinades, and more! It’s easy to make with 3 simple ingredients and lasts for up to a month.

    Jalapeno Simple Syrup in a glass jar.

    Homemade jalapeno simple syrup

    Have you ever wanted to easily add bold, spicy flavors to your cocktails? Then you’ll love this Jalapeno Simple Syrup! Not only is it easy to make with just 3 ingredients, but it’s a perfect fit for spicy margaritas, jalapeno palomas, marinades, glazes, and more.

    It may sound like homemade jalapeno syrup is going to be overwhelmingly spicy, but the sugar and hot peppers balance each other quite nicely. Plus, you can adjust the heat by leaving the peppers to steep in the syrup longer or by using a whole pepper instead of sliced.

    Whip up a batch and try it in my Honey Bee Margarita or Grapefruit Paloma! The added kick of flavor is hard to resist.

    Want to experiment with more simple syrup infusions? Check out these 15+ Flavored Simple Syrup Recipes for more fun creations!

    What is simple syrup?

    Simple syrup is made by simmering equal parts sugar and water together. After the sugar dissolves, the mixture becomes thick and viscous. It’s a sweet ingredient that can add balance and flavor to cocktails, mocktails, whipped cream, cakes, and more.

    Ingredients needed

    • Water - Use regular tap water or take the flavor up a notch with filtered water.
    • Sugar - Granulated sugar is best here. You can use regular white sugar or turbinado sugar, caster sugar, or demerara sugar for a deeper color and flavor profile.
    • Jalapenos - Fresh jalapenos only! Slice them up (seeds, veins, and all) and toss them in the sugar mixture. The flavors from this spicy chili pepper will seep into the syrup, giving the end result a slightly sweet, earthy, and spicy finish.
    Water needed to make simple syrup.
    Jalepenos needed to make simple syrup.
    Sugar needed to make simple syrup.

    How to make jalapeno simple syrup

    Step 1: Make the simple syrup. Simmer the water and sugar together in a saucepan until the sugar dissolves.

    Step 2: Infuse with the jalapenos. Toss in the sliced jalapenos and continue heating for 30 seconds. Afterward, remove the saucepan from the heat and leave the peppers to steep.

    Step 3: Strain and enjoy! You can strain the solids from the jalapeno syrup once it’s completely cool or leave them in if you like it extra spicy. Use the spicy syrup right away or bottle it for later.

    Jalepeno slices in simple syrup heated in a saucepan.
    Jalapeno Simple Syrup poured into a jar.

    Tips and tricks

    • Not a huge fan of spice? Simmer the whole jalapenos instead of the slices. This way, you avoid the jalapeno seeds, flesh, and veins (where most of the heat and spice resides) from getting into the simple syrup.
    • For an extra spicy jalapeno simple syrup - Leave the sliced jalapenos in the syrup instead of straining them.
    • Instead of jalapenos - Take it up a notch and use slightly hotter serrano or habanero peppers instead.

    How to use spicy simple syrup

    The best way to use jalapeno simple syrup is in spicy margaritas. Swap the honey syrup in my Tequila Honey Bee Margarita for jalapeno syrup or add a little to these Coconut Pineapple Margaritas instead.

    That’s not all! You can use the spicy syrup anywhere you need an extra boost of flavor, such as:

    • In passion fruit mojitos, jalapeno martinis, and gin gimlets.
    • For a spicy kick in a paloma cocktail.
    • A flavor-booster in creative mocktail recipes.
    • Drizzled over waffles, pancakes, savory crepes, or corn and zucchini fritters.
    • In marinades or sauces for grilled meat and vegetables.
    • In glazes for fruit salads, dinner rolls, and savory quick breads.
    Closeup of Jalapeno Simple Syrup in a glass jar.

    Storing

    To store: Keep the syrup in an airtight container in the fridge. It should last for about 1 month.

    Looking for more homemade simple syrup recipes?

    • Blackberry & Lilac Simple Syrup
    • Demerara Simple Syrup
    • Honey Simple Syrup
    • Cardamom Simple Syrup

    As always, I love seeing your creations and hearing from you! If you give this simple syrup infusion a whirl, please leave a review or share your creation with me on social media! You can find me on Instagram, Facebook, Youtube and Pinterest - for more delicious recipes sent straight to your inbox, sign up for my newsletter!

    Jalapeno Simple Syrup

    Jalapeno Simple Syrup is a spicy and boldly flavored addition to cocktails, marinades, and more! It’s easy to make with 3 simple ingredients and lasts for up to a month.
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    Course: Cocktails
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: Simple Syrup Recipe and Infusions
    Prep Time: 30 minutes
    Cook Time: 5 minutes
    Total Time: 35 minutes
    Servings: 8
    Calories: 97kcal
    Author: Emily Laurae

    Equipment

    • Saucepan
    • Spatula
    • Strainer
    • Paring Knife
    • Cutting Board

    Ingredients
     

    • 1 cup (240 g) Water
    • 1 cup (200 g) Granulated Sugar
    • 1 Jalepeno, sliced

    Instructions

    • Pour your measured water and sugar into a saucepan and heat on medium
      1 cup Water, 1 cup Granulated Sugar
    • Cook, stirring the mixture until your sugar has completely dissolved.
    • Add sliced jalepeno and continue heating for 30 seconds before removing from heat
    • Allow syrup to infuse for half an hour as the simple syrup cools completely
    • Strain syrup into an airtight container and store in the fridge

    Notes

    How to Store Flavored Simple Syrups
    If you’re wondering how long simple syrup lasts, the answer is roughly 2-4 weeks in the fridge!
    Because of their high level of sugar, most simple syrups will last in the fridge for at least a month. Please note that “rich” simple syrups made with double the sugar will last for even longer. Any syrups that have solids left in them (e.g. fruit purées) should be used within 2-3 weeks.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 97kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 1mg | Sugar: 25g | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 1mg
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    Emily is the recipe developer, writer, and food photographer behind Emily Laurae. After finishing Pastry School and working as a chef in the restaurant industry, she created this blog to share those skills with home bakers and creators all over the world!

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    1. Stacy Holland

      June 06, 2022 at 7:48 am

      Can you use sugar substitute to make this?

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      • Emily

        June 14, 2022 at 10:19 am

        Unfortunately, I have not tested a sugar substitute for making this recipe!

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