Lime and Chilli Syrup

By OcadoLife
Mixologist Kate Hawkings’ Lime and Chilli Tequila Fizz is a spicy infusion that gets punchier over time. Try it in her Lime and Chilli Tequila Fizz, or mix one part syrup with two parts gin and pour over ice for a zesty…
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Ingredients

3 total
  • 350 g of caster sugar
  • 2 red chillies, sliced and deseeded
  • 4 limes, zest pared and cut into strips

Method

2 steps
  1. Step 1

    Heat the sugar with 350ml water in a pan to dissolve. Add the zest and chillies; simmer for 2 mins. Cool completely.

  2. Step 2

    Put the zest and chillies into sterilised bottles and pour in the syrup. Leave to infuse for at least 24 hrs before using. Keeps for 1 month in the fridge.