5 Warming Tequila Cocktails
Are you a reposado devotee or an añejo admirer? No matter which way your tequila preferences spin, there’s always room to spice it up—especially during the chillier months.
Enhance your glass of agave with a hint of spice in the form of hot chiles or snug cinnamon and nutmeg. With one of these five cozy cocktails in hand, break out the blankets and get to sipping.
Jacques Bezuidenhout pairs Fresno chile slices and maple syrup with aged añejo tequila for a spicy-sweet, warming riff on the classic.
Get the recipe for the Spiced Old Fashioned.
Take the standard shot to holiday-ready heights with this creamy, cinnamon-rimmed blend of almond milk, coconut water and tequila.
Get the recipe for the Hornitos Holiday Horchata.
Amp up your next mug of homemade hot chocolate with a healthy dose of reposado tequila, ancho chile liqueur, star anise and a pinch of cayenne pepper.
Get the recipe for the I Left My Heart in Jalisco.
This two-ingredient cocktail lets its star players sing. Spike hot spiced apple cider with a few splashes of smooth añejo and cap off the glass with a float of heavy cream and freshly grated nutmeg.
Get the recipe for the Heated Affair.
The secret spice lurking inside this inviting glass? A large pinch of crushed red pepper. That subtle heat complements the rich layering of coffee liqueur, reposado and dark chocolate liqueur.
