The combination of alcohol and a hot tub is not a good one. Having a drink while relaxing near a hot tub is a wonderful experience, but you should never step into a hot tub while under the influence of alcohol. Relaxing in a hot tub is a great way to wind down after a stressful day or even to fall asleep. Drinking alcohol relaxes your muscles and your mind. If you combine the two, you run the risk of passing out and slipping into the water, where you could drown.