13 Facts About Vanilla Chai Old Fashioned

Ingredients

• Bourbon or whiskey
• Lemon juice
• Orange bitters
• Homemade vanilla chai syrup made with chai tea, maple syrup, vanilla extract and water
• Optional: Sparkling water, orange peel, cinnamon stick, star anise for garnish

Making the Vanilla Chai Syrup

• Bring water to a boil, remove from heat, and steep chai tea bags 10-15 minutes
• Remove tea bags, and add maple syrup. Boil 3-5 minutes.
• Remove from heat, stir in vanilla extract. Let cool before using.

Making the Cocktail

• Add bourbon/whiskey, lemon juice, bitters and chai syrup to cocktail shaker filled with ice
• Shake and strain into a rocks glass filled with ice
• Optional: Top with sparkling water and garnish

Flavors

• Sweetness from vanilla and maple syrup
• Warming spices like cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, clove from the chai
• Citrus notes from the lemon juice and orange bitters

It’s a comforting, spiced twist on a classic old fashioned cocktail. The vanilla chai syrup can also be used in other cocktails or drinks.