Description
Warm your holiday gatherings with this delightful Christmas Vacation Dirty Chai Cocktail, blending chai spices and rich coffee for an irresistible festive drink.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chai tea bags
- 1 cup hot water
- 1 shot espresso or 1/2 cup strong brewed coffee (or more for mocktail)
- 1 cup milk (whole, almond, or oat)
- 1.5 oz spiced rum or vanilla vodka (optional)
- 1–2 tbsp honey or maple syrup (to taste)
- Cinnamon stick (for garnish)
Instructions
- Boil water and steep the chai tea bags for about five minutes to achieve maximum flavor.
- While the tea brews, prepare one shot of espresso or half a cup of strong brewed coffee. Skip this step if making the mocktail.
- In a large mug, combine the hot chai tea with your espresso or strong coffee. Stir in honey or maple syrup while it's warm.
- Pour in your choice of milk and heat slightly if desired. Froth the milk for added creaminess.
- If using spiced rum or vanilla vodka, add it now and stir gently. Garnish with a cinnamon stick.
- Pour into mugs and enjoy every warming sip while celebrating the season!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail (300ml)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Adjust sweetness by using different natural sweeteners such as agave syrup for a unique twist. Experiment with milk alternatives like coconut or cashew milk for varied flavors. Feel free to add holiday spices like nutmeg for extra warmth.