Recipes & Entertaining

Jalapeño & Chile Simple Syrup

This spicy Jalapeño & Chile Simple Syrup is a great cocktail mixer.  Add it to your margaritas, mojitos, or moscow mules for a delicious kick!

Jalapeño & Chile Simple Syrup

  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 2 cups cold water
  • 2 jalapeño peppers (halved)
  • 2 green chile peppers (halved)
  • 8 1-inch strips lime zest
  • 8 1-inch strips orange zest
  • 8 1-inch strips lemon zest
  1. In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar, water, the three citrus zests, and both peppers.
  2. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally.
  3. Once the liquid reaches a boil, remove it from heat and let it steep for 15 minutes.
  4. Strain the liquid into a jar and throw away all the solids.

This Jalapeño & Chile Simple Syrup will keep up to 2 weeks in your refrigerator in an airtight container.

Recipe inspired by MILKSTREET’s Chile-Pineapple Margaritas.