🔥 Banana Blaze Shots

Banana rum and red chili syrup

🍌 Ingredients (Makes 6–8 shots)

For the Shot:

• 2 oz banana rum (like Cruzan or Malibu Banana)

• 1 oz spiced rum or cinnamon schnapps (optional, for warmth)

• 1 oz red chili syrup (recipe below)

• 1/2 oz lime juice (for balance)

• Ice (for shaking)

For Garnish & Rim (Optional):

• Honey or lime for rimming

• Crushed red pepper flakes + sugar or Tajín mix for rim

• Thin banana slice or small dried chili for garnish

🌶️ Red Chili Syrup Recipe (Makes ~4 oz):

• 1/2 cup water

• 1/2 cup sugar

• 1 small red chili (sliced, seeds in for heat)

• Optional: 1/4 tsp smoked paprika for depth

Instructions:
Bring water and sugar to a boil, add sliced chili, simmer 3–5 min. Cool, strain, and refrigerate. Intensify with more chili for extra heat.

🔥 Instructions

1. Rim the Glasses (Optional):

   • Run honey or lime around the shot glass rim.

   • Dip in a mix of sugar and red pepper flakes or Tajín for a spicy-sweet edge.

2. Mix the Shots:

   • In a cocktail shaker with ice, combine:

     • Banana rum

     • Spiced rum (if using)

     • Red chili syrup

     • Lime juice

   • Shake hard for 15 seconds to blend and chill.

3. Serve:

   • Strain into prepared shot glasses.

   • Optional garnish: banana chip, mini chili slice, or chili sugar rim sparkle.