Hot Honey IngredientsHoney: Honey adds its natural sweetness and a smooth, syrupy texture. Hot Honey VariationsTry hot sauce: Swap in hot sauce for red pepper flakes to give your honey a tangy, vinegar-forward punch. Hot Honey TipsWhat if my honey crystallizes? You could also turn the crystallized hot honey into whipped honey for something different. If your hot honey ended up spicier than you’d like, stir in more plain honey to balance it out.