Charred Pepper Honey Syrup

Rich, smoky, and warmly sweet, this syrup is built to complement the caramel, vanilla, and oak notes found in American whiskey. Honey provides a round, lingering sweetness, while charred green bell pepper adds savory depth and a subtle vegetal backbone. Jalapeño brings a restrained, slow‑building heat, and shishito contributes mild earthiness, all softened and unified through charring.

Created for the New Frontiers 3 box, this syrup is designed to add complexity to bourbon and rye cocktails without overpowering the spirit. It works especially well in old fashioned–style builds, whiskey sours, and highballs, where its balance of smoke, sweetness, and gentle heat enhances the whiskey's natural character rather than competing with it.