Kanuka Elixir with a KICK!
Photo and recipe inspiration courtesy of www.biteswithbri.com
Ingredients:
Simple Syrup
- 1/2-1 jalapeño diced. Remove seeds and veins
- 1 cup fresh blackberries
- 1/4 cup Kanuka honey
Margarita
- 2 ounces (1/4 cup) silver tequila
- 1-2 tablespoons blackberry jalapeño simple syrup
- 1/2 lime, juiced
- Lemon seltzer water
- Ice
- Blackberries and lime for garnish
Method:
- For simple syrup - Add the jalapeño, blackberries, and honey into a pan and simmer on low heat. Use a muddler or a spoon, muddle, until blackberries fall apart and flavours have a chance to blend.
- Remove from heat and strain into a jar, making sure all juice is squeezed out of berries and pepper.
- For margarita - Fill glass with ice, add tequila, lime, simple syrup and top with seltzer water. Garnish with blackberries and lime slices.
