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
Rim a rocks glass with Mel’s Hot Honey + Tajín or chili salt.
Add tequila, lime juice, orange liqueur, and hot honey syrup to a shaker with ice.
Shake, shake, shake hard for 10–15 seconds.
Strain over fresh ice.
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
Heat water until hot but not boiling.
Combine the hot water and Mel’s Hot Honey in a jar or saucepan.
Stir until completely smooth and incorporated.
If using extra chile, let it steep 10–15 minutes, then strain.
Cool and refrigerate.