This chilled whiskey chai cocktail combines brewed Inland Iced Chai with whiskey, lemon, and honey or simple syrup. Serve it over ice for an adult holiday gathering.
Ingredients
- 1 cup strongly brewed Inland Iced Chai, strained and chilled
- 2 fluid ounces whiskey, such as bourbon or rye
- 1/2 fluid ounce honey or simple syrup, adjusted to taste
- 1/4 fluid ounce fresh lemon juice
- Ice
- Cinnamon stick and lemon twist, for garnish
Instructions
Prepare the chai according to its brewing directions, making enough for 1 cup of brewed tea. For a stronger flavor, adjust the leaf quantity rather than automatically extending the steeping time. Strain out the leaves.
While the tea is warm, stir in the honey or simple syrup until dissolved.
Allow the sweetened tea to cool, then refrigerate until chilled. Do not shake hot tea in a closed cocktail shaker.
Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add the whiskey and lemon juice, then shake to chill.
Pour the chilled, sweetened chai into a glass large enough for the drink, over fresh ice.
Strain the whiskey-and-lemon mixture into the glass and stir gently to combine.
Garnish with a cinnamon stick and lemon twist, and serve.
This recipe contains alcohol and is intended only for adults of legal drinking age. Enjoy responsibly.
