Warm Comfort (Hot Chamomile and Tequila Cocktail) Recipe | Epicurious

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Photo of three mugs of Warm Comfort on a marble countertop.

Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Micah Marie Morton

The earthy, floral flavor of chamomile soothes the spice of reposado tequila in this easy, comforting spin on the hot toddy.

Recipe information

Yield
Makes 1 cocktail

Ingredients

2 chamomile tea bags

1½ oz. reposado tequila

¾ oz. fresh lemon juice

1 Tbsp. agave nectar

Preparation

Step 1
Place 2 chamomile tea bags in a heatproof vessel, such as a large liquid measuring cup. Pour in 1½ cups boiling water and let steep 5 minutes, then remove tea bags.
Step 2
Add 1½ oz. reposado tequila, ¾ oz. fresh lemon juice, and 1 Tbsp. agave nectar and stir until incorporated. Pour into a 16-oz. insulated mug (or two smaller 8-oz. mugs) and drink hot.

TagsCocktail Alcohol Beverages Hot Drink Chamomile Tea Tea Tequila Lemon Citrus Fruit Quick Easy 5 Ingredients or Fewer Epicurious

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