Chai Tea Hot Toddy Cocktail
Posted by Rex Jaime on
The only thing that could make a Hot Toddy taste better is Chai. The delightful spices in the tea, like cinnamon and ginger, and the bourbon are the perfect combination to warm you right up!
INGREDIENTS
- 2 cups water
- ½ cup Chai Tea
- 1½ cups milk
- ¼ cup honey
- ¼ cup sugar
- 6 ounces (177 ml) Two Georges High Corn Bourbon
- ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Ground cinnamon, as needed for finishing
DIRECTIONS:
- In a medium pot, bring the water to a boil over medium heat. Remove the pot from the heat and add the tea. Let the mixture steep for 5 to 6 minutes. Strain out the loose tea.
- Return the tea mixture to the pot and then stir in the milk, honey and sugar. Heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar is dissolved.
- Remove the pot from the heat and stir in the bourbon and vanilla extract.
- Divide the mixture among four mugs and garnish each with a pinch or two of cinnamon. Serve immediately.
* Optional: Add a cinnamon stick or star anise for a garnish