Christmas Vacation Dirty Chai Cocktail (with mocktail).
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup honey
- 4 bags chai tea
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- vanilla cinnamon sugar, for rim (optional)
- 1 1/2 ounces (3 tablespoons) vodka
- 1 1/2 ounces (3 tablespoons) Kahlúa
- 1 ounce espresso
- 1 teaspoon molasses
- 1 ounce canned coconut milk
- grated nutmeg, cinnamon stick, and star anise, for serving
- 1/2 cup honey
- 4 bags chai tea
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- vanilla cinnamon sugar, for rim
- 1 1/4 cup vodka
- 1 1/4 cup Kahlúa
- 3/4 cup espresso
- 2 tablespoons molasses
- 3/4 -1 cup canned coconut milk
- nutmeg and star anise, for serving
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Instructions
- 1. To make the chai honey syrup. In a medium pot, bring 1/2 cup water and the honey to a boil. Remove from the heat and add the chai tea bags and cinnamon. Cover and steep 10 minutes. Remove the tea bags and add the vanilla and ginger. Let cool. This syrup makes enough for about 6 drinks.
- 2. If desired, rim your glass with vanilla cinnamon sugar.
- 3. In a cocktail shaker, combine the vodka, Kahlua, espresso, molasses, and 1-2 tablespoons chai syrup. Shake well to combine. Add the coconut milk and ice and shake vigorously for 1 minute. Strain into the prepared glass. Garnish with cinnamon stick, grated nutmeg, and star anise, if desired.
- 4. Mocktail: In a cocktail shaker, combine 1 1/2 ounces of apple cider or apple juice, 2 ounces of espresso, molasses, and 1-2 tablespoons chai syrup. Shake well to combine. Add the coconut milk and ice and shake vigorously for 1 minute. Strain into the prepared glass. Garnish with cinnamon stick, grated nutmeg, and star anise, if desired.
- 1. To make the chai honey syrup. In a medium pot, bring 1/2 cup water and the honey to a boil. Remove from the heat and add the chai tea bags and cinnamon. Cover and steep 10 minutes. Remove the tea bags and add the vanilla and ginger. Let cool. This syrup makes enough for about 6 drinks.
- 2. In a large pitcher, combine the vodka, Kahlúa, espresso, molasses, and chai syrup. Whisk well to combine. Chill until ready to serve.
- 3. Just before serving, add the coconut milk. Mixing well. Add ice to your punch bowl. Give it a really good stir. Rim cocktail glasses with sugar, if desired. Pour over the punch. Garnish with cinnamon stick, grated nutmeg, and star anise, if desired.
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