Pour honey, hot sauce, and red pepper flakes (if using) into a heat proof, microwave safe container.
Heat for 30 seconds. Stir honey mixture and heat for another 30 seconds.
Let stand for 5 minutes. Strain if desired.
Stovetop
Heat honey, hot sauce, and red pepper flakes (if using) over medium heat. Let simmer for one minute while stirring to combine.
Let stand for 5 minutes. Strain if desired.
Hot Honey Butter
Mix softened butter, hot honey, and salt together in a bowl until smooth and completely combined. Can be made ahead and kept covered, at room temperature for 8 hours. Refrigerate for longer storage.
Notes
Store in a glass jar tightly sealed in a cool dark place. Hot honey sauce made with hot sauce/dried pepper should last about 3 months.Hot honey sauce made from fresh peppers should be kept in the refrigerator and used within one month.