Cocktails

Hot Pants

Hot Pants is an alcoholic cocktail built on Blanco Tequila. It leans citrus, sweet and tart. Served in a Old-Fashioned Glass. Expect about 12.3% ABV and roughly 382 kcal (estimated per recipe).

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Cocktailalcoholic12.3% ABV6 ingredients

At a Glance

382 kcalCalories

12.3%ABV

32.8gSugar

40.1gCarbs

2.17Std Drinks

Estimated from parsed ingredients and typical ingredient nutrition. Some ingredient data may be approximate.

These nutrition figures are approximate estimates for this recipe — actual values vary with your exact measures, brands and serving size.

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How hard is it to make?

Moderateshaken drink

Why: 6 ingredients, shaken drink, requires rimmed glass, requires shaker

Estimated from the ingredient count and technique.

Ingredients

2.0 ozLime wedgeGarnish
2.0 ozcoarse saltGarnish
2.0 ozBlanco tequilaBase Spirit
2.0 ozPeppermint schnappsLiqueur Modifier
to tasteGrapefruit JuiceJuice
to tasteSimple SyrupSweetener

How to Make It

Rim old-fashioned glass with lime and salt.Rim
Fill with ice.Fill
Shake remaining ingredients with ice.Shaken
Strain into glass.Strain

How to Serve

Glass: Old-Fashioned Glass
Temperature: Warm
Method: Shaken

Served Warm

Taste profile

Primary flavours

Citrus Sweet Tart

Supporting notes

Agave Earthy MintPeppermint

Flavor tags are derived from ingredient-level flavor mappings.

Estimated sensory profile

StrengthLight – Strong

BodyLight – Full

SweetnessDry – Sweet

AcidityFlat – Crisp

FruitinessEarthy – Fruity

BoldnessDelicate – Bold

Noticeably sweet
Bright and citrusy

What do these dimensions mean?

When to serve

Seafood DinnerSuggested from its citrus notes, pairing with ceviche and seafood.
Winter / CozySuggested from the drink's flavour and serve.

Occasion tags are inferred from drink style, serving format, flavour profile, food-pairing theme, recipe metadata, and strict multi-signal supplemental rule matches.

Food pairings

Seafood Ceviche Salads

Food pairings are derived from the drink flavour signature, mapped to one dominant pairing theme, then limited to coherent public suggestions.

Diet & lifestyle

Compatible, based on the listed ingredients

Gluten-Free Vegetarian

May be limited

Vegan

Not compatible

KetoLow-CarbLow-Sugar

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Diet tags are ingredient-level and nutrition-estimate based. Product brands, preparation methods, quantities, and substitutions may change compatibility.

Alternatives to try

Choose an ingredient to see reviewed substitutions, or filter for a different preference.

Reviewed ingredient substitutions

Lime Wedge2.0 oz

Lime WheelGood swap

How much to use: Use one wheel for one wedge; use extra juice only if the wedge was meant to be squeezed.
What changes: A lime wheel can replace a lime wedge when the garnish is mostly visual or aromatic.

Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Blanco Tequila2.0 oz

Reposado TequilaWorks, with a noticeable change

How much to use: Use the same amount; taste before changing sweetener or citrus.
What changes: Reposado tequila can replace blanco tequila when a rounder, lightly oaked variation is acceptable.

Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

MezcalWorks, but changes the drink

How much to use: Use the same amount; reduce other smoky or bitter ingredients if the drink becomes too intense.
What changes: Mezcal can replace blanco tequila when a smokier, earthier agave profile is welcome.

Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Grapefruit Juiceto taste

Orange JuiceNot a neutral swap

How much to use: Use the same amount, then add lime or lemon if it needs more bite.
What changes: Orange juice can replace grapefruit juice only if a sweeter, softer citrus result is acceptable.

Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Simple Syrupto taste

SugarWorks, with a noticeable change

How much to use: Dissolve well before serving or muddle/shake hard; start with about 1 teaspoon sugar per 1/4 oz syrup.
What changes: Sugar can replace simple syrup if it fully dissolves, but it adds less water.

Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Agave SyrupWorks, but changes the drink

How much to use: Use slightly less at first, then adjust to taste.
What changes: Agave syrup can replace simple syrup, especially in tequila or mezcal drinks, but it adds an earthy agave note.

Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Demerara SyrupWorks, but changes the drink

How much to use: Use the same amount, but avoid in very delicate drinks unless you want the darker flavor.
What changes: Demerara syrup can replace simple syrup when a richer, darker sugar note is welcome.

Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Honey SyrupWorks, but changes the drink

How much to use: Use slightly less at first; honey syrup can dominate delicate drinks.
What changes: Honey syrup can replace simple syrup when a richer, floral sweetness is acceptable.

Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Maple SyrupNot a neutral swap

How much to use: Use less at first and avoid in delicate citrus or clear drinks unless you want maple flavor.
What changes: Maple syrup can replace simple syrup in darker or whiskey-style drinks, but it is not a neutral swap.

Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Reviewed component substitutions are not guarantees that the replacement was tested in this exact recipe. Follow the reviewed adjustment note and taste before serving.

Preference filters use current ingredient, nutrition and diet evidence. They are not medical advice, and this database contract does not store user selections.

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Last updated June 18, 2026

Ingredients, measures and method are taken from the source recipe; roles and serving details are mapped from reviewed evidence.

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Frequently asked questions

What is a Hot Pants?: The Hot Pants is a cocktail made with 6 ingredients, traditionally served in a Old-Fashioned Glass. It has an ABV of approximately 12.3%. A standard serving contains approximately 382 calories.
What does a Hot Pants taste like?: Hot Pants has a flavour profile featuring Citrus, Sweet, Tart, Agave. The exact taste varies depending on the brands and measures used.
What food goes well with a Hot Pants?: Hot Pants pairs well with Seafood, Ceviche, Salads. The pairing is based on complementary flavour profiles from the recipe's ingredients.
How strong is a Hot Pants?: The Hot Pants has an ABV of approximately 12.3%. That's approximately 2.17 US standard drinks. This recipe is estimated to contain 382 kcal, 32.8g sugar, 40.1g carbs. Strength varies depending on the exact measures and ingredients used.
When is a Hot Pants typically served?: Hot Pants is often suggested for Seafood Dinner, Winter / Cozy, based on its flavour profile and typical serve.
What drinks are similar to a Hot Pants?: If you enjoy Hot Pants, the "similar flavour profile" suggestions on this page point to cocktails that share its flavour character. Drinks with a matching spirit base and comparable body and acidity feel closest.
Can I make a Hot Pants at home?: Yes. The Hot Pants uses 6 ingredients, making it more involved to prepare at home. You will need a Old-Fashioned Glass. Use quality spirits and fresh ingredients for the best result.
What do the sensory profile dimensions mean?: Sensory profile dimensions describe key flavour characteristics: Body (light to full), Dryness (sweet to bone dry), Acidity (flat to crisp), Fruitiness (subtle to prominent) and Boldness (delicate to bold). Each scale helps you compare cocktails at a glance and find ones with similar character.
How do I use sensory profiles to find cocktails I like?: Compare the Body, Acidity and Fruitiness of Hot Pants with other cocktails. If you enjoy this drink, look for others with a similar profile. Adjust one dimension at a time to discover new favourites while staying in your flavour comfort zone.