Hornitos Tequila Blends Sweet With Heat In New Spiced Honey Variant

Hornitos recently sent us a bottle of their new Hornitos Spiced Honey to try out, and Memorial Day seemed like the perfect occasion to break it out. In a word: Yum!

Taking a page out of Fireball’s playbook, Hornitos decided to jump on board the sweet-and-spicy bandwagon. Hornitos Spiced Honey, which features 100% blue agave Hornitos Plata Tequila infused with natural honey flavor and a special spice blend. Hornitos Spiced Honey serves up a clean tequila flavor with a touch of floral honey, rich vanilla and a lingering spice finish. The warm, spicy and caramel notes of honey paired with a unique spice blend provide the perfect balance to the citrusy, peppery and earthy notes found in tequila.

“The unique sweet and heat flavor combination sets Hornitos Spiced Honey apart and makes Hornitos Tequila the first major player to debut a honey tequila product,” said Gary Ross, Senior Brand Director of Tequila at Beam Suntory. “The special spice and honey blend is sure to appeal to tequila fans and those seeking an introduction to the spirit.”

I wasn’t sure what to expect when I took my first drink, but damn that is some good stuff! Whether you prefer Hornitos Spiced Honey neat, on the rocks, as a shot or in a cocktail, the sweet combination of flavors proves yet again why Hornitos is Not Just Any Tequila.

And speaking of cocktails, if you’re looking for a great drink to impress your friends with this summer, might I suggest making them a Honey Tea Cooler?

Honey Tea Cooler

• 2 oz Hornitos Spiced Honey liqueur
• 4 oz Fresh Black Tea
• 1/2 oz Fresh Lemon Juice
• 1/2 Agave Nectar
• Lemon Wheel for garnish

Preparation: Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice, shake vigorously and strain over fresh ice. Garnish with a lemon wheel.

Hornitos Spiced Honey is 70 proof and is currently available in 750ml and 1L bottles, with a suggested retail price of $19.99 per 750ml bottle. For more information, visit www.HornitosTequila.com.