I like it hot and my large collection of gourmet hot sauces has expanded to now include pepper infused honey. A few months ago I was visiting one of my favorite local shops, Bayshore Market, and discovered a line of infused honey from Briarwood Farm which has locations in North Carolina as well as Dunedin, FL. Intrigued, I took home two jars, one each of rosemary infused and habanero pepper infused honey. I use both in a variety of items, including cocktails. I have added the habanero pepper honey to enhance cocktails such as my Habanero Pineapple Margarita and today’s recipe which is called a Fiery Pomelo. “Pomelo” is spanish for grapefruit and I thought the name would be fitting for this sexy drink.
Like the words from the famous song, I certainly do “get by with a little help from my friends” and this recipe is a collaboration between myself and my friend Justin who is my favorite bartender in Tampa Bay. Justin never ceases to amaze me with his creativity and while visiting him at Anise Global Gastrobar in downtown Tampa to take pictures of some of his creations, I pulled out my jar of habanero honey from my purse and asked him to play with it. Needless to say, we had fun mixing and tasting and the result is this spicy concoction that will heat up your night as well as your palate.
In this recipe, we used Woodford Reserve Bourbon, which I love, but you can use the bourbon of your choice. I highly recommend getting some honey from Briarwood Farm either online or if you live in Tampa, you can pick some up at Bayshore Market which is located at 5025 Bayshore Boulevard, just south of Gandy. I am quite obsessed with their honey and once you try some, you will fall in love.
Another enhancer to this cocktail is the garnish of the Luxardo Cherry. Available at fine liquor store stores, Luxardo Cherries are ideal for muddling and really take your cocktail to the next level. Their gorgeous dark color makes for a stunning garnish and their sweet flavor compliments the spice in cocktail.
Source: BKLYN Larder
Are you ready to heat thing up at your next cocktail party?
Ingredients
This week the #SundaySupper crew is spicing things up. Take a look at these fabulous recipes that will spice up your appetite.
Snappy Starters & Snacks
Hatch Chile, Grape & Grilled Onion Salsa from Shockingly Delicious
Spicy Tempeh Chips from The Urban Mrs
Sriracha Popcorn from The Girl In The Little Red Kitchen
Cheese, Smoked Paprika and Fennel Crackers from What Smells So Good?
Baked Banana Pepper Poppers from Daily Dish Recipes
Spicy Black Bean and Corn Stew from Mama’s Blissful Bites
Caldo de Camaron y Pescado (Shrimp & Fish Soup) from girlichef
Bajia with Tomato and Chili Chutney from My cute bride
Buffalo Chicken {shredded} Salad from Casa de Crews
Baked Sriracha Potato Chips (Crisps) from Mess Makes Food
Smoky Salmon Chowder from Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
Hummus with Spicy Turkish Ezme Salad from Neighborfood
Goat Cheese Stuffed Peppedew Peppers from Healthy. Delicious.
Tofu Hariyali Kebabs-(Tofu Kebabs in Cilantro Sauce) from Soni’s Food
Fiery Main Dishes
Spicy Stuffed Mexican Peppers from Peanut Butter and Peppers
Jalapeno Popper Fettuccine Alfredo from Chocolate Moosey
Baked Tilapia en Escabeche from La Cocina de Leslie
Spicy Grilled Chicken Wings with a Chipotle Honey Dipping Sauce from Runner’s Tales
Chorizo and Scallop Skewers from Jane’s Adventures in Dinner
Buffalo Chicken Pizza from Cookin’ Mimi
Thai Cashew Chicken from Doggie at the Dinner Table
Skillet Jambalaya from Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
Firecracker Chicken from Juanita’s Cocina
Cumin, Coriander and Fennel Turkey Pitas from Cook the Story
Aubergine and Chickpea Curry from Small Wallet, Big Appetite
Savory Tomato & Poblano Pie from An Appealing Plan
Venison Mole Rojo from Curious Cuisiniere
Za’atar Chicken with Fattoush from Food Lust People Love
Crispy Oven Fried Buffalo Chicken Tenders from In The Kitchen With KP
Skinny Buffalo Chicken Strips from Webicurean
BBQ Chicken Pizza with Poblano Peppers and Pepitas from The Wimpy Vegetarian
Spicy Thai Beef Salad from Magnolia Days
Buffalo Chicken Sloppy Joes from Cupcakes & Kale Chips
Spicy Lemon Paprika Chicken Thighs from Family Foodie
Searing Sauces & Seasonings
Homemade Buffalo Sauce from Growing Up Gabel
Homemade Creole & Cajun Seasonings from The Foodie Army Wife
Spicy Tomato Sauce from Basic N Delicious
Whole grain Mustard recipe – Moutarde à l’ancienne from Masala Herb
Homemade Sriracha Sauce from kimchi MOM
Zesty Sweets & Sips
Cinnamon Streusel Scones from Killer Bunnies, Inc
Chocolate Chili Ice Cream (No Machine) from Gotta Get Baked
Fiery Pomelo from My Other City By The Bay
Cinnamon Monkey Bread from That Skinny Chick Can Bake
Cinnamon Peanut Butter Skillet Blondies with Ice Cream from Vintage Kitchen Notes
Goldilocks and the 3 Asian-Fusion Bars from NinjaBaking.com