Bring spiced chai flavor to your Thanksgiving gathering with this iced tea cocktail. Bourbon or rye whiskey, brewed chai, honey or maple syrup, lemon juice, and bitters combine in a drink with an autumn-inspired flavor profile.
This recipe makes one serving and is intended for adults of legal drinking age.
Ingredients
- 1.5 oz bourbon or rye whiskey
- 1 fl oz brewed chai tea, cooled, using Inland Iced Chai or Pumpkin Harvest Chai
- 0.5 oz honey or maple syrup
- 0.5 oz fresh lemon juice
- 2 dashes of bitters
- Ice
- Food-grade cinnamon stick and star anise for garnish, optional
- Lemon twist for garnish, optional
Instructions
Brew your selected chai according to the product’s recommended amount, water temperature, and steeping time. Remove the leaves or brewing bag, allow the tea to cool, and measure 1 fluid ounce of prepared tea.
Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
Add the bourbon or rye whiskey, cooled chai, honey or maple syrup, and lemon juice.
Add two dashes of bitters.
Shake well to combine and chill the ingredients.
Strain into a rocks glass filled with ice.
If desired, garnish with a food-grade cinnamon stick, star anise, or a lemon twist.
Serve and enjoy responsibly.
Adjust the honey or maple syrup to taste and choose your preferred garnishes. This cocktail is served cold; its autumn character comes from the chai’s spiced flavor.
