Spiced Chai Winter Delight

Spiced Chai Winter Delight is a soul-warming holiday drink that's a spiced up version of the classic White Russian. It's made with a homemade dirty chai syrup, adding a cozy and aromatic twist to the traditional cocktail. The combination of coffee, chai, and warm spices makes this drink perfect for festive gatherings and cozy evenings by the fire.

Spiced Chai Winter Delight

A soul-warming holiday drink with a spiced twist on the classic White Russian, featuring a homemade dirty chai syrup for cozy and aromatic flavors.

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Prep Time 15 mins
Total Time 15 mins

Ingredients

  • 3 oz strongly brewed coffee
  • 1 chai tea bag
  • 1 tbsp honey (or pure maple syrup)
  • 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3/5 oz dirty chai syrup
  • 1 1/2 oz Kahlua
  • 1 1/2 oz vodka
  • 2 oz heavy cream

Instructions

  1. Prepare the dirty chai syrup by steeping a chai tea bag in the freshly brewed hot coffee for 15 minutes, then remove the tea bag.
  2. Whisk in the honey and vanilla until well combined.
  3. Fill a short glass with ice.
  4. Add the dirty chai syrup, Kahlua, vodka, and heavy cream to the glass.
  5. Stir the ingredients together until well mixed.
  6. Optionally, garnish with a star anise and cinnamon stick.