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This tequila hot toddy recipe is exactly what you need to wind down at the end of a cold day. Tequila, honey, lemon, and just enough cinnamon to spice it up.

Feeling run down or just cold to the bone? This tequila hot toddy hits like a warm hug when you need it most.

Tequila hot toddy with a lemon slice and cinnamon stick

What Is a Hot Toddy

A hot toddy is a warm, comforting drink made with hot water, honey, citrus, and a splash of liquor, traditionally whiskey or brandy. I make mine with tequila, because let's be real… that's what I always have on hand, and it tastes amazing in this cozy combo.

Best Cocktail for a Sore Throat

Nothing soothes a sore throat better than a warm drink with honey and lemon. Add tequila, and now you can enjoy a cocktail that's both delicious and soothing.

Ingredients

Honey or agave sweetens the drink and helps soothe your throat, while hot water dissolves it, making it easy to sip. A pinch of cinnamon adds warmth, lemon juice brings bright citrus flavor and vitamin C, and a splash of vanilla adds subtle sweetness. Finish it with your favorite tequila and make it a warm cocktail.

How to Make a Hot Toddy with Tequila

Heat up the water first.
Add the honey to your mug, then pour hot water to dissolve it. Honey dissolves best with hot liquid, so I do this step first.
Add the remaining ingredients and mix.
Sip, sip, and enjoy.

Other Hot Cocktails

Want to warm up from the inside? Try a tequila hot chocolate or a coffee with tequila (warm, instead of iced).

Classic Tequila Hot Toddy

tequila hot toddy in a glass mug with lemon and cinnamon

Servings: 1

Prep Time: 5

Total Time: 5

This tequila hot toddy recipe is exactly what you need to wind down at the end of a cold day. Tequila, honey, lemon, and just enough cinnamon to spice it up.

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon honey or agave
pinch cinnamon
¼ cup hot water
2 ounces Añejo tequila
1.5 ounces lemon juice
⅛ teaspoon vanilla extract
Cinnamon stick, for garnish

Instructions

Pour the honey and cinnamon into the bottom of a mug. Add the hot water and with a spoon, stir to dissolve the honey.
Add the tequila, lemon juice, and vanilla extract, and stir to combine.
Garnish with a cinnamon stick, optional.