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hot honey paloma

Jazz up this classic sip with a touch of spicy homemade honey syrup. Still easy but just a tad more fun!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Cocktail, Drinks
Servings 1 cocktail

Ingredients
  

  • 2 oz tequila
  • 3 oz grapefruit juice
  • 1 tbsp hot honey (recipe below)
  • 1/2 oz lime juice
  • grapefruit soda or sparkling water, to top
  • mint leaves and grapefruit wedges, for garnish

hot honey

  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup hot sauce
  • 1 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes

Instructions
 

  • To make the hot honey, combine all ingredients into a microwave-safe bowl. Heat for 1 minute on high. Stir, and heat an additional 20-30 seconds until the granules are dissolved. Let cool slightly. Leftover hot honey will keep for up to 2 weeks in the fridge.
  • In a shaker, combine the tequila, grapefruit juice, hot honey, and lime juice. Add ice and shake until cold. Pour into your favorite cocktail glass and top with grapefruit soda or sparkling water. Garnish with mint and a couple wedges of grapefruit, as desired.
Keyword cocktail, drinks, grapefruit, honey, hot honey, july 4th, labor day, paloma, summer