Day 3: Creamy Cinnamon Chai Whiskey Latte
If you're looking for a drink that your guests will love - try this! Nothing beats the cold like a hot latte. Chai is full of cozy herbs, making it one of the best holiday drinks!
Chai, another word for "tea" in Hindi, is full of herbs that benefit digestion, such as ginger, cardamom, cinnamon, and more. Made of black tea, it's also stimulating to your metabolism, to keep up with the holiday feasting!
What You'll Need
(Makes 2-4 servings)
- 1 large infuser or disposable, loose-leaf paper tea bags
- 1 cup filtered boiling water
- 1 tbsp loose-leaf Chai tea
- 1 cup whole milk (or dairy alternative of choice)
- 1 tbsp sugar (or sweetener of choice)
- Electric frother
- 2oz whiskey (optional)
- Ground cinnamon (for garnish)
Directions
(Makes 1 serving)
- Heat 8oz of water until 212 F
- Add 1 tbsp Chai tea in a large infuser basket or disposable, fillable tea bag.
- Submerge infuser or tea bag and steep for 5 minutes.
- Remove infuser or tea bag.
- Stir in the sugar until it's dissolved.
- In a separate cup, heat up your milk or dairy alternative until steaming, do not boil.
- Froth using an electric milk frother until desired foaminess.
- Add frothed milk to your chai tea
- Add whiskey and stir gently
- Sprinkle some cinnamon powder on top & enjoy!
Notes
If you're looking for a caffeine boost, try this recipe using our Vanilla Chai! For an extra kick of cinnamon, add a cinnamon stick into your tea when brewing. We don't recommend using ground cinnamon in the drink as it will add a gritty texture to the drink.
Skip the whiskey for an alcohol-free warm and cozy chai cinnamon latte.
If you don't have a frother, heat the milk in the microwave or a pan and pulse a few times in a blender. You can also shake it in a mason jar - just be careful to not make the milk too hot.
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