THe Margarita

What you’ll need

  • 2 oz blanco tequila

  • 1 oz fresh lime juice

  • ¾ oz Mel’s Hot Honey Simple Syrup

  • ½ oz orange liqueur (Cointreau or triple sec)

  • Tajín or chili salt rim

  • Lime garnish

HOw to Make it

  1. Rim a rocks glass with Mel’s Hot Honey + Tajín or chili salt.

  2. Add tequila, lime juice, orange liqueur, and hot honey syrup to a shaker with ice.

  3. Shake, shake, shake hard for 10–15 seconds.

  4. Strain over fresh ice.

  5. Garnish with a lime.

Mel’s Hot Honey Simple Syrup

What you’ll need

  • 1 cup Mel’s Hot Honey

  • ½ cup hot water

    How to Make It

  1. Heat water until hot but not boiling.

  2. Combine the hot water and Mel’s Hot Honey in a jar or saucepan.

  3. Stir until completely smooth and incorporated.

  4. If using extra chile, let it steep 10–15 minutes, then strain.

  5. Cool and refrigerate.