Chili Agave Syrup

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Flavor Profile

Spicy heat, capsaicin warmth, lingering burn

Intensity

Moderate

Dose Type

oz (0.5-1)

Sourcing

Buy or Make

Allspice dram (St. Elizabeth) is the canonical spiced liqueur; true allspice syrup (non-alcoholic) is mostly DIY or BG Reynolds' domain; cardamom syrups are increasingly available commercially.

Price range: $10–$20 per bottle

Commercial Brands

BG Reynolds

Paradise Blend (Tiki Spice) — 25.4 oz — $19.99 ($0.79/oz)

Liquid Alchemist

Spicy Cocktail Syrup — 12.7 oz — $16.00 ($1.26/oz)

Pink House Alchemy

Cardamom Simple Syrup — 16 oz — $12.00 ($0.75/oz)

Common — most bars make this in-house

Nutrition

120

Cal/oz

24g

Sugar/oz

20

Glycemic Index

0%

ABV

60

Cal/tbsp

16g

Carbs/tbsp

1.5x

Sweetness

Best GI option for diabetic guests who ask — low GI is genuine, not marketing. Use ~25% less than sugar to match sweetness.

Lowest GI of any common bar sweetener. However, 70-90% fructose — fructose bypasses normal blood sugar response but is processed entirely by the liver, which can increase triglycerides with chronic overconsumption. Not a free pass for diabetics despite the low GI. Mild neutral flavor. FDA-approved food ingredient.

The Story

Agave heat that builds slowly. The proper base for a spicy margarita or mezcal sour.