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Vanilla Chai Old Fashioned

A Cozy Twist on a Classic

Ingredients

  • Chai tea bags 
  • Real maple syrup 
  • Vanilla extract 
  • Bourbon 
  • Lemon juice 
  • Orange bitters 
  • Chai tea syrup 
  • Sparkling water 
  • Cinnamon and star anise

Method

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.