Jalapeño 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

Jalapeño warmth softened by honey. More nuanced than straight chili — herbal, sweet, then hot.