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    Home » Recipes » Simple Syrups » Jalapeno Simple Syrup

    Jalapeno Simple Syrup

    March 11, 2021 By Chandice | 1 Comment | Updated March 3, 2022

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    This spicy yet sweet jalapeño simple syrup is perfect for taking some of your favorite drinks like our non-alcoholic margarita mocktail or non-alcoholic vodka dirty martini to a new, savory level.

    It couldn’t be easier to make and is shelf stable so you can enjoy it for weeks in a variety of ways. This and our rosemary simple syrup are fantastic savory sweeteners!

    Jalapeño Simple Syrup in a glass jar

    I wanted to create this recipe because my sister always talked about these amazing jalapeño margaritas. She said they are such a great balance of spicy and sweet.

    Since non-liquid sugar doesn’t work as well in drinks and can come across as gritty, I knew a simple syrup was in order for getting that great jalapeño flavor.

    I highly recommend trying it in any of these drinks and mocktails:

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    Jalapeño Simple Syrup being poured into a strainer

    What is it made of?

    It couldn’t be more SIMPLE. The flavor is sweet and spicy and comes from only THREE ingredients… 

    • Water
    • Sugar
    • Fresh Jalapeño

    Yep, that’s it! It’s really more simple than you think. The water and sugar should always be equal parts. 

    This recipe also work so well with coconut sugar, brown sugar or raw sugar.

    How to make it

    • Add 1 cup of water and 1 cup of sugar to a pan and whisk well
    • Add the sliced jalapeños
    • Bring to a boil whisking occasionally then remove from heat and let steep for 25 minutes
    Jalapeño Simple Syrup jalapeño discs in a strainer
    • Pour syrup into a glass bottle and store at room temperature

    Does it matter what kind of water I use?

    Not at all. Tap water or filtered work equally as well. Just don’t use any carbonated water like club soda or seltzer.

    Jalapeño Simple Syrup being poured into a glass jar

    How do you store it?

    It can be stored at room temperature or in the refrigerator, whichever you prefer. You can use a glass or plastic container just be sure it is cooled before pouring if you are going to use plastic. 

    Does it need to be refrigerated?

    Simple syrup does not need to be refrigerated. It handles well at room temperature.

    How long do infused blends last?

    You can keep infused blends for 1-2 weeks at room temperature or 3 weeks to a 1 month in the refrigerator. Once it starts to get cloudy or discolored, it is no longer good.

    Jalapeño Simple Syrup in a glass jar

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    Jalapeno Simple Syrup

    Jalapeño Simple Syrup in a glass jar
    5 from 2 votes
    This spicy yet sweet jalapeno simple syrup is perfect for taking some of your favorite drinks like our non-alcoholic margarita mocktail to a savory level.
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    Prep Time: 5 mins
    Cook Time: 25 mins
    Total Time: 30 mins
    Course: Drink, Mocktails
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: jalapeno, simple, syrup
    Servings: 16 T
    Calories: 49kcal

    Ingredients

    • 1 C sugar
    • 1 C water
    • 1 jalapeno, sliced into discs

    Instructions

    • Add 1 cup of water and 1 cup of sugar to a pan and whisk well
    • Add 1 fresh sliced jalapeño
    • Bring to a boil whisking occasionally then remove from heat and let steep for 25 minutes
    • Pour syrup through a fine mesh strainer into a glass bottle, making sure to push down the fruit as you strain

    Notes

    It can be stored at room temperature or in the refrigerator, whichever you prefer. You can use a glass or plastic container just be sure it is cooled before pouring in if you are going to use plastic. 
    It does not need to be refrigerated. It handles well at room temperature.
    You can keep it for 1-2 weeks at room temperature or about 1 month in the refrigerator. Once it starts to get cloudy or discolored, it is no longer good.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1T | Calories: 49kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 2mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 9IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 1mg

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    1. Josh says

      April 02, 2021 at 3:58 am

      5 stars
      Loved this for a spicy margarita mocktail! Super easy, thanks.

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