Vanilla Chai Old Fashioned

Serves 1

5 mins prep

5 mins cook

10 mins total

Homemade spiced chai simple syrup, mixed with warming bourbon, winter citrus, a touch of vanilla, and fizzy sparkling water. Make the syrup ahead of time and keep in the fridge to mix up a quick drink in a moment's notice.

2 servings

Chai Simple Syrup

8chai tea bags

⅔ cupreal maple syrup

2 teaspoonvanilla extract

Chai Old Fashioned

4 ounces (1/4 cup)bourbon

2 ouncelemon juice

2 dashorange bitters

3 ounces (2-4 tablespoons)chai tea syrup

sparkling water, for topping

cinnamon and star anise, for serving (optional)

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CHAI SIMPLE SYRUP

1. 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

1. In a cocktail shaker, combine the bourbon, lemon juice, orange bitters, and 2 tablespoons of the chai syrup. Shake to combine.
2. Strain into a glass. If desired top with sparkling water. Garnish with cinnamon and star anise.