Homemade spiced chai simple syrup, mixed with warming bourbon, winter citrus, a touch of vanilla, and fizzy sparkling water.
Author: The Chef
Recipe type: Drinks
Ingredients
CHAI SIMPLE SYRUP
4 chai tea bags
⅓ cup real maple syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
CHAI OLD FASHIONED
2 ounces (1/4 cup) bourbon
1 ounce lemon juice
1 dash orange bitters
1-2 ounces (2-4 tablespoons) chai tea syrup
sparkling water, for topping
cinnamon and star anise, for serving (optional)
Instructions
CHAI SIMPLE SYRUP
In a medium pot, bring 1 cup water to a boil. Remove from the heat, add the chai tea bags, cover and steep 10-15 minutes. Remove the tea bags and add the maple. Bring to a boil over high heat. Boil 3-5 minutes, then remove from the heat. Stir in the vanilla. Let cool. Keep in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
OLD FASHIONED
In a cocktail shaker, combine the bourbon, lemon juice, orange bitters, and 2 tablespoons of the chai syrup. Shake to combine.
Strain into a glass. If desired top with sparkling water. Garnish with cinnamon and star anise.
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