Bourbon Chai Tea

Enjoy the warm, spiced flavors of this Bourbon Chai Tea, a comforting blend of black tea, aromatic spices, almond milk, and a splash of bourbon. This cozy drink is perfect for gatherings or quiet evenings by the fire, bringing together rich chai flavors with a hint of vanilla and honeyed sweetness.

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Bourbon Chai Tea

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Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes

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Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American

Keyword: bourbon cocktail, bourbon cocktails, chai tea, Christmas, christmas bourbon cocktails, Christmas cocktails

Servings: 4

Author: My Bartender

Equipment

• Medium Saucepan
• Whisk
• Fine mesh sieve
• Mug
• Jigger

Ingredients

• 8 ounces bourbon
• 24 ounces vanilla almond milk
• 2 ounces honey
• 24 ounces hot water
• 0.25 ounce vanilla extract
• 4 black tea bags
• 4 green cardamom pods crushed
• 4 whole allspice berries crushed
• 4 whole cloves
• 1 star anise
• 2 whole cinnamon sticks
• ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger

Instructions

• In a medium saucepan, combine the hot water, tea bags, crushed spices, cinnamon sticks, ground nutmeg, ginger, and vanilla extract.
• Bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to a simmer and let it infuse.
• Stir in the vanilla almond milk and honey, whisking to ensure everything is well combined.
• Remove the saucepan from heat and let the chai tea steep for about 10 minutes.
• Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve to remove the tea bags and spices, leaving only the spiced liquid.
• Transfer the strained chai tea to a heatproof serving pitcher and stir in the bourbon.
• Serve warm and enjoy!

Notes

Pro Tips

• For an extra rich flavor, use whole or spiced almond milk if available.
• Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less honey to taste.
• Garnish with a cinnamon stick or a sprinkle of nutmeg for a festive touch.

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Tasting Notes

This Bourbon Chai Tea offers a perfect balance of bold black tea, warming spices, and smooth bourbon. The vanilla almond milk and honey provide a creamy sweetness that complements the chai spices beautifully, making each sip feel like a cozy winter treat.