🍯🔥 Hums & Cackles Artisanal Hot Honey (Mild)

Sweet fire. Southern soul.

Our Hot Honey starts with raw North Carolina wildflower honey, slow-filtered to preserve its natural depth, then infused with a bold blend of Hatch chili peppers, habanero, and two secret ingredients that bring balance, brightness, and a lingering warmth unlike anything else.

The result is a perfectly tuned sweet heat — bold but graceful — where the smokiness of Hatch chilies meets the tropical spice of habanero and the floral undertones of our wildflower honey. The flavor blooms slowly, unfolding in layers of warmth, sweetness, and subtle mystery that make it unmistakably Hums & Cackles.

Crafted in small batches with the same care as our barrel-aged honeys, this blend transforms everyday meals into experiences.

Culinary Experience

A bold meeting of heat and honey — this small-batch infusion combines the earthy depth of Hatch chili peppers, the vibrant kick of habanero, and two secret ingredients that elevate flavor into something unexpected.

It’s layered heat, not harshness — fire wrapped in floral sweetness, handcrafted for chefs, home cooks, and cocktail lovers alike. From charred meats to golden crusts, it turns every drizzle into a moment of flavor and flair.

In Cocktails

 Hot Honey brings warmth, spice, and complexity to the glass — the perfect balance of sweet and heat.

Try it in:

• Spicy Strawberry Margarita: silver tequila, muddled strawberries, lime, and Hot Honey — fruity fire that lingers.
• Hot Honey Old Fashioned: bourbon, bitters, and a spoon of Hot Honey for an elegant slow burn.
• Fiery Lemon Drop: vodka, lemon juice, and a Hot Honey rim — golden heat in every sip.

It brightens spirits with depth and energy — a Southern signature in liquid form.

In Baking

A drizzle of Hot Honey turns comfort food into conversation pieces.

Use it to:

• Glaze cornbread muffins or buttermilk biscuits for a spicy-sweet kick.
• Whisk into buttercream for an unexpected hint of heat over dark chocolate cake.
• Caramelize nuts or bacon for sweet-heat toppings that steal the show. 

In the oven, its spice softens, leaving a whisper of warmth and honeyed depth.

On the Grill

This is where Hot Honey shines brightest.

• Glaze ribs, shrimp, or salmon in the final minutes for that perfect caramelized edge.
• Brush over grilled chicken or pork to create a sticky-sweet, smoky crust.
• Drizzle over grilled pineapple or peaches for a dessert with attitude.
• Crispy butternut squash bites with hot honey feta drizzle.

When flame meets honey, the sugars char and the chilies bloom — a slow-burn finish that feels as good as it tastes.

The Essence

Crafted with Hatch chili, habanero, and a hush-hush touch of alchemy, our Hot Honey walks the fine line between sweetness and spice — playful, powerful, and deeply Southern.

It’s the bolder voice in the Hums & Cackles family — made for those who like their honey with a little attitude and their meals with a story.