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    Tequila Hot Toddy

    Updated: Apr 12, 2025 · Published: Nov 2, 2022 · by Jan Nunes

    Hot Toddy in a glass mug garnished with a slice of orange, rosemary, and a cinnamon stick.

    A Tequila Hot Toddy contains tequila, Cointreau liqueur, and orange blossom honey. Warm up your winter with this twist on an iconic cocktail.

    There really is nothing like a hot toddy or an Irish Coffee to warm you up on a chilly day. Each sip warms you from the inside as the mug warms your hands, while the steamy aromas of honey and citrus tickle your nose.

    Hot Toddy in a glass mug garnished with a slice of orange, rosemary, and a cinnamon stick.
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    This Tequila Hot Toddy is the ultimate drink that brings cozy comfort on cold winter days.

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    About This Recipe

    The typical hot toddy cocktail contains whiskey or brandy, lemon juice, honey, and sometimes sweet baking spices. These ingredients are added to a mug and then topped off with a pour of boiling water, which puts the "hot" in a hot toddy.

    But you can make a hot toddy with your favorite spirit instead of whiskey and for this hot toddy, I am using tequila and swapping out the lemon for orange flavors.

    All I can say is this combination of tequila and orange in a hot toddy is... well... magical. Every sip of this hot tequila cocktail makes me smile.

    So, grab your favorite mug... and let's make one!

    Ingredient Notes

    Tequila Hot Toddy ingredients, clockwise from top right: cinnamon stick, orange blossom honey, rosemary, fresh orange slice, añejo tequila, and cointreau.

    Here's what you need for this Tequila Hot Toddy:

    • Añejo Tequila - This tequila is aged in oak barrels that give it lovely vanilla, brown sugar, and sometimes toasted flavors.
    • Cointreau Liqueur - Of all the triple sec type liqueurs, Cointreau is my choice for this drink. It is very rich with orange flavor from sweet and bitter oranges.
    • Orange Blossom Honey - You can use any honey for sweetness, but I like to double down on the orange flavor.
    • Boiling Water - Let the water come to a full boil, then add the hot water. This will help thoroughly blend all of the ingredients with just a quick stir.

    Garnishes:

    • 1 Slice of an Orange
    • 1 Cinnamon Stick
    • 1 Sprig of Rosemary

    Please see the recipe card for exact quantities.

    How to Make a Tequila Hot Toddy

    Pouring honey into a mug of tequila and Cointreau.

    Add the añejo tequila, Cointreau, and honey to a large mug.

    Adding boiling water to a mug of tequila, Cointreau, and honey.

    Top off the mug with the boiling water and stir until the honey is dissolved.

    Garnishing the hot toddy.

    Garnish the hot toddy with a slice of orange, cinnamon stick, and a sprig of rosemary.

    My Top Tips

    ♡ I like to add half of the hot water, stir the toddy, and then add a slice of orange. Then it is easy to add additional hot water to top off the drink without overflowing the mug.

    ♡ If Cointreau is not available, you can substitute another good quality triple sec liqueur or simply add a squeeze of orange.

    ♡ Each of the ingredients can be adjusted to your liking. If you like a stronger hot toddy, add more tequila and if you like a sweeter hot toddy, increase the honey.

    Two hot toddies in glass mugs and garnished with a slice of orange, rosemary, and a cinnamon stick.

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    Hot Toddy in a glass mug garnished with a slice of orange, rosemary, and a cinnamon stick.

    Tequila Hot Toddy

    5 from 4 votes
    By: Jan Nunes
    A Tequila Hot Toddy contains tequila, Cointreau liqueur, and orange blossom honey. Warm up your winter with this twist on an iconic cocktail.
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    Prep Time ~ 5 minutes minutes
    Total Time ~ 5 minutes minutes
    Servings ~ 1 Serving
    Calories ~ 228kcal
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    Ingredients
     

    For the Hot Toddy:

    • 2 Ounces Añejo Tequila
    • ½ Ounce Cointreau Liqueur
    • 2 Teaspoons Orange Blossom Honey
    • ¾ Cup Boiling Water

    Garnishes:

    • 1 Slice Fresh Orange
    • 1 Cinnamon Stick
    • 1 Sprig of Rosemary

    Instructions
     

    • Add the añejo tequila, Cointreau, and honey to a large mug.
      2 Ounces Añejo Tequila, ½ Ounce Cointreau Liqueur, 2 Teaspoons Orange Blossom Honey
    • Top off the mug with the boiling water and stir until the honey is dissolved.
      ¾ Cup Boiling Water
    • Garnish the hot toddy with a slice of orange, cinnamon stick, and a sprig of rosemary.
      1 Slice Fresh Orange, 1 Cinnamon Stick, 1 Sprig of Rosemary

    Notes

    My Top Tips
    I like to add half of the hot water, stir the toddy, and then add a slice of orange. Then it is easy to add additional hot water to top off the drink without overflowing the mug.
    If Cointreau is not available, you can substitute another good quality triple sec liqueur or simply add a squeeze of orange.
    Each of the ingredients can be adjusted to your liking. If you like a stronger hot toddy, add more tequila and if you like a sweeter hot toddy, increase the honey.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 228kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 12mg | Potassium: 36mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 42IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 0.5mg

    Per 1 serving. All nutritional information on this site is an estimate. Your results may vary.

    Encharted Cook™ or Jan Nunes shall not be liable for adverse reactions or any other outcome resulting from the use of recipes or recommendations on this website or actions you take as a result.

    © 2018-2025 Encharted Cook, Jan Nunes. All rights reserved.

    Course: Drinks
    Cuisine: American

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