Chai Old Fashioned
When you need a cozy cocktail, look no further than this chai old fashioned! Made with a brown sugar-chai simple syrup and citrusy bitters, this bourbon cocktail is the perfect sipper for those chilly nights by the fire.
Servings 1 drink
Calories 159kcal
Equipment
- Small saucepan
- Old fashioned glass
- Bar spoon
- Jigger or small measuring cup
- Large ice cube tray (optional but recommended)
Ingredients
Brown Sugar-Chai Simple Syrup
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup 1 cup packed dark brown sugar
- 1 chai tea bag
Chai Old Fashioned
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar-chai simple syrup see note
- 3 dashes orange bitters
- 1 large ice cube
- 2 ounces bourbon
- Orange peel slice for garnish
- Luxardo cherry for garnish
- Cinnamon stick for garnish
Instructions
Brown Sugar-Chai Simple Syrup
- Add water and sugar to a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring often to dissolve the sugar. Turn off heat once the brown sugar dissolves and add tea bag. Steep for at least five minutes.
- Remove tea bag and then chill. Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for several weeks.
Chai Old Fashioned
- In an old fashioned glass, add the brown sugar-chai simple syrup and orange bitters. Stir to combine.
- Add the ice cube and bourbon and stir to chill and help the ice cube start to slowly melt.
- Twist the orange peel over the old fashioned glass to release the oil and add to glass along with the cherry and cinnamon stick. Enjoy!
Notes
- Old fashioned cocktails don't traditionally use a lot of sweetener, so this recipe was developed to use a level that's in line with your typical old fashioned. However, if you would like a sweeter cocktail or more chai, feel free to stir in a little extra to suit your taste.
- If you don't have a large ice cube mold, you can use a few standard ice cubes, but you'll get more melting.
- For full tips, please see blog post.
- Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.
Nutrition
Serving: 1drink | Calories: 159kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Sugar: 3g