Cocktails: Habanero Harvest
A warming, spiced and spicy cocktail, sign me up! A simple syrup made with classic Fall flavors and a habanero gives you an earthy and spicy base for this fun Fall drink. Halloween parties, Thanksgiving gathering… or just a Friday night! I went with tequila here because it is my favorite but you could also use mezcal, bourbon, vodka or even a spiced rum! One word of caution, habaneros can be HOT. I first made this allowing the habanero to soak for 15 minutes… good but very spicy. I went back and reduced the time to 5 minutes, but if you like it hot adjust accordingly! The syrup would also be great with club soda for a little something special too!
Habanero Harvest
Habanero Harvest
(makes 4 cocktails)
Ingredients:
Harvest Simple Syrup
- 1 Cup sugar
- 1 Cup water
- 12 Whole allspice berries
- 8 Whole cloves
- 6 Cinnamon sticks
- 2 One inch slices of ginger
- 1 Habanero pepper halved and deseeded
Cocktail
- 1 Cup tequila such as Espolon Blanco or Reposado or alcohol of your choice
- 1 Cup blood orange juice
- 1/2 Cup Harvest Simple Syrup
- 1/4 Cup lime juice
- 8 Dashes of Bitters
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions:
To make simple syrup:
- Combine water and sugar in a small sauce pan. Add allspice, clove, cinnamon sticks and ginger.
- Bring to a boil and simmer until sugar is completely dissolved. Turn off heat and add the habanero pepper.
- Remove pepper after 5 minutes (longer if you want it spicier!) and discard.
- Allow the syrup to stand a room temperature for another 55 minutes to allow the spice to infuse.
- Strain syrup into a jar and throw away spices. Chill syrup in fridge. It will keep in fridge for weeks!
To make cocktail:
- In large pitcher or extra large mason jar combine all ingredients listed under Cocktail ingredients above. Stir or shake well.
- Pour over your ice filled favorite glass and garnish with a lime wedge.
- Enjoy!
Please note: A Modern Housewife LLC has affiliate relationships with multiple brands. A Modern Housewife LLC will earn a small commission on any item purchased through an affiliate link. That commission keeps this site up and running and allows us to keep the content coming to you, thank you! All items linked are because we own, love and use them; or think they are of value to our readers (basically, we think they are pretty cool and want them ourselves!). Please let us know you have any questions about any products featured!
