While it may seem like the holidays are behind us, with Hot Tea Month (January) and National Hot Sauce Day (January 22)  cocktail recipes from Hendrick’s Gin and Milagro Tequila are designed to keep you (and your tastebuds!) warm and toasty.

As cold temperatures sweep the nation, it’s the perfect time to bundle up with a warm Hendrick’s cocktail alongside family and friends. If you opt to warm up with spice, our fiery Milagro cocktail made with Tabasco will also bring the heat.

Hot Tea Month with Hendrick’s Gin
Mulled Harvest Cider
Ingredients:

• 1 ½ parts Hendrick’s Gin
• ¼ part Honey
• 2 parts Apple Cider
• 2 parts Spicy Ginger Tea
• Orange Twist and Cinnamon Stick to Garnish

Method:

• Gently heat the first three ingredients in a saucepan then add spicy ginger tea.
• Serve warm in a tankard or teacup and garnish with an orange twist and cinnamon stick.

Mr. Micawber’s Hot Gin Punch
Ingredients:

• 4 parts Hendrick’s Gin
• 4 parts Madeira Wine
• 2 Teaspoons of Brown Sugar
• Peel from 1 Whole Lemon and 1 Whole Orange
• 1 Slice of Orange
• 4 Chunks of Pineapple
• 4 Teaspoons of Honey
• Pinch of Nutmeg and Cinnamon
• Orange and Cloves to Garnish

Method:

• Combine all ingredients in a small pot and simmer gently for 30 minutes.
• Pour into a teapot and serve warm in teacups.

National Hot Sauce Day with Milagro Tequila

Picante Margarita
Courtesy of Luis Lopez, Milagro Tequila West Coast Brand Ambassador
Ingredients:

• 2 parts Milagro Silver
• 1 part Fresh Lime Juice
• ¾ part Agave Nectar
• ¼ part Tabasco Hot Sauce (About 3-4 Dashes)
• 3 Slices of Cucumber

Method: 

• Muddle two cucumber slices in a shaker before adding any other ingredients.
• Add the rest of ingredients with fresh ice and give it a shake for 5-10 seconds.
• Strain and pour into a rocks glass over fresh ice.
• Garnish with the remaining cucumber wheel and enjoy.