By Ethan Bondelid
Being my first post here, I’d thought I’d start with something very simple but still unique.
I’ve made a range of simple syrups but this one was a bit of an experiment. We had several Jalapenos left over from the end of the year’s garden harvest so this was a good utilization before the batch went bad.
This is a very interesting syrup that has a lot of potential for making great cocktails. It has a smooth jalapeno flavor with a hint of lime and then finishes with a nice bite of heat. Some people will not prefer the flavor it pacts so be sure to warn them before making them a cocktail.
Before we get started, I have to drop a bit of a disclaimer. If you have ever worked with
jalapeños before than you already know this.
Wear gloves and be careful. The oils on these little diablos are potent. For several days after making this,
putting my contacts in was an exercise in self macing.
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