Press & Media
Everything you need to write about Margaheata® Swicy Syrup. Story angles, brand assets, and a direct line to the founders.
Media Contact
For samples, interviews, or brand assets, reach Andrew directly.
andrew@margaheata.comTypical response time: same day. Happy to send product samples.
Featured At
WSWA
Silver Associate Member
Colorado Restaurant & Bar Show 2026
Booth #126
Stuart Boat Show 2026
Bellagave Tequila Collaboration
SF Ready to Drink Competition 2026
Entrant, Mixer Category
Quick Facts
Story Angles
Four ways to frame a story about Margaheata®. Each one connects to a larger trend.
The Swicy Wave Hits the Glass
Dairy Queen, McDonald's, KFC, and Taco Bell are all running "sweet heat" campaigns in 2026. Every major chain is selling swicy food. Margaheata® is bringing that same trend to cocktails and mocktails, with a syrup made from real peppers, not extracts.
Clean Label in a Dirty Category
Most spicy syrups use capsaicin extracts or artificial heat. Margaheata® uses hand-selected fresh serranos, habaneros, and jalapenos for real pepper flavor, not just burn. Pure cane sugar. No artificial anything. The same perfect sweet heat, every pour.
Zero-Proof, Full Flavor
At 0% ABV, Margaheata® works in both cocktails and mocktails. As the sober curious movement grows and bars add zero-proof programs, a versatile spicy syrup that bridges both worlds fills a real gap on the back bar.
Colorado Craft, National Ambition
Founded by Briana and Andrew in Castle Rock, Colorado. Every batch is made locally. Now expanding into bars and restaurants across the state, with plans to bring consistent sweet heat to back bars nationwide.
The Swicy Moment
"Swicy" (sweet + spicy) isn't a niche anymore. In Q1 2026 alone, Dairy Queen launched a national Swicy Menu. McDonald's introduced five Hot Honey items. KFC, Taco Bell, and Freddy's all partnered with Mike's Hot Honey. Lay's trademarked the word "Swicy." Jack In The Box targeted Gen Z with Sweet Reaper Mozzarella Sticks. The flavor profile has gone from trend to table stakes.
But the drink side is wide open. Bars muddle fresh peppers (inconsistent), use hot sauce (tastes like vinegar), or reach for capsaicin extracts (all burn, no flavor). Margaheata® Swicy Syrup solves this with a clean-label, shelf-stable syrup made from real fresh peppers. Same perfect sweet heat. Every pour. Every drink. Every time.
Brand Assets
High-resolution product photos, logos, and founder images. Need something specific? Just ask.
Please use "Margaheata®" (with the ® symbol) on the first mention in any published reference. The brand name is Margaheata®, not Margarita.
About Margaheata®
Margaheata® Swicy Syrup is a cocktail and mocktail syrup that brings consistent sweet heat to every drink. Made in Colorado with hand-selected fresh serranos, habaneros, and jalapeños, organic cane sugar, and citric acid, it replaces the guesswork of muddling fresh peppers or reaching for hot sauce. At 0% ABV, it works in both cocktails and mocktails.
Founded by Briana and Andrew in Castle Rock, Colorado, Margaheata® is a Silver Associate Member of the Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America (WSWA). The brand is expanding into bars and restaurants across Colorado with plans for national distribution.
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