Habanero Honey Syrup

Sweetener

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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

128

Cal/oz

26g

Sugar/oz

55

Glycemic Index

0%

ABV

64

Cal/tbsp

17.3g

Carbs/tbsp

1.3x

Sweetness

Best natural sweetener for health-conscious guests who still want calories — the antioxidants and enzymes are real, just modest. Use less volume than sugar to match sweetness.

Mean GI of 58 across 17 tested varieties (range 45-74 depending on floral source). Higher calorie density than sugar by tablespoon due to higher weight (21g vs 12.6g). Contains trace antioxidants, enzymes, and antimicrobial compounds — modest real benefit. Raw honey retains more bioactive content than processed. Not safe for infants under 12 months (botulism risk).

The Story

Serious heat with floral sweetness underneath. A few drops transform a cocktail. Use with respect.