Servings: 1
Equipment
- Small Pot
Ingredients
Chai Simple Syrup:
- 4 chai tea bags
- 1 cup water
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Chai Old Fashioned:
- 2 oz bourbon
- 1 oz lemon juice
- 1 dash Angostura bitters
- 1 oz chai simple syrup
- Cinnamon stick, star anise and orange slice for garnish
Instructions
To Make the Chai Simple Syrup:
- Bring 1 cup of water to a boil in a small pot.
- Remove from heat, add chai tea bags, cover, and steep for 10–15 minutes.
- Discard the tea bags, then stir in the sugar while the tea is still warm.
- Bring the mixture back to a gentle simmer for about 3 minutes, then remove from heat.
- Stir in vanilla extract and let it cool completely. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
To Make the Old Fashioned:
- In a mixing glass, add bourbon, lemon juice, bitters, and chai syrup.
- Fill with ice and stir until well chilled.
- Strain into a rocks glass with a large ice cube.
- Garnish with a cinnamon stick, star anise and orange slice.
Notes
Pro Tips
- For a richer flavor, use a robust bourbon like Woodford Reserve or Elijah Craig.
- Adjust sweetness by adding more or less chai syrup to taste.
- Warm your syrup slightly before using to intensify the spice aroma.
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