Infused Spicy Honey (Hot Honey with a Kick)

Sweet, spicy, and ridiculously versatile, this infused hot honey is great drizzled over pizza, fried chicken, biscuits, or cheese. It is one of the easiest infused condiments to keep on hand.

Key takeaways

• Makes about 1/2 cup; dose per drizzle (see below).
• ~10 minutes on the stove.
• Use a tincture for the most predictable, even dosing.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup honey
• 1/2 to 1 tsp red pepper flakes (to taste)
• 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
• 50 mg THC tincture (about 5 mg per tablespoon)

Instructions

1. Warm the honey and pepper flakes over low heat for 5 minutes (do not boil).
2. Remove from heat, stir in the vinegar, and let cool slightly.
3. Stir the tincture in thoroughly so it is evenly distributed.
4. Transfer to a clean jar. Drizzle and enjoy.

Dosing & safety

At 50 mg in 8 tablespoons, each tablespoon is about 5 mg — but drizzles are easy to overdo, so measure your serving rather than free-pouring. Keep heat low (high heat can degrade potency), label the jar, and store it away from kids and pets. For adults 21+ where legal.

FAQ

How do I keep the dose accurate? Stir the tincture in fully, then measure by the tablespoon (~5 mg each) instead of free-pouring.

What do I put it on? Pizza, fried chicken, biscuits, roasted veggies, or a cheese board — anywhere you want sweet heat.

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Why should I keep the heat low when making infused hot honey?

High heat can degrade the potency of the infusion, so warm the honey and pepper flakes over low heat for about 5 minutes and avoid boiling.

How should I store infused hot honey?

Transfer it to a clean, labeled jar and store it away from kids and pets; it’s intended for adults 21+ where legal.