Alba Heurta twists this Southern classic by blending the warm tones of cinnamon with the punch of tequila. Topped off with hot cinnamon tea and a lemon twist, this cocktail is perfect for fending off that nagging cold in the cooler months without missing out on the buzz.
recipe 
yields
Makes 1 cocktail
1½ ounces Tequila Ocho Plata
½ ounce Pedro Ximénez sherry, such as El Candado
½ ounce turbinado syrup (equal parts turbinado sugar and water)
3 ounces hot cinnamon tea
Garnish: 1 cinnamon stick, 1 lemon twist
Ingredients
steps
- Pour tequila, sherry, and syrup into glass and stir to blend.
- Add hot tea. To garnish, lay cinnamon stick across the rim of the glass and drape lemon twist over it.
Date Published: 02.25.25
