Whiskey Chai

Name: Whiskey Chai
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 2 cinnamon sticks, broken into pieces; 20 black peppercorns; 16 whole cloves; 8 cardamom pods, seeds removed from the pod; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg; 1 quart whole milk; 1/4 cup light brown sugar; 1 tablespoon loose black tea; 3 ounces bourbon or rye whiskey

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For this warm, boozy nightcap, Linda Aldredge uses a blend of whole spices but home cooks can buy Chai Spice Blend from TeaSource. Slideshow: Whiskey Drinks

By Linda Aldredge

Updated on April 15, 2021

Whiskey Chai — Photo: © Fredrika Stjärne

Total Time:

25 mins

Yield:

6

Ingredients

2 cinnamon sticks, broken into pieces
20 black peppercorns
16 whole cloves
8 cardamom pods, seeds removed from the pod
1 teaspoon ground ginger
Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg
1 quart whole milk
1/4 cup light brown sugar
1 tablespoon loose black tea
3 ounces bourbon or rye whiskey

Directions

In spice grinder, pulse all of the spices to a powder.
In a saucepan, bring the milk to a simmer. Remove from the heat. Add the spices, sugar and tea and let stand for 10 minutes. Strain the chai into a bowl. Wipe out the saucepan.
Return the chai to the saucepan and rewarm over moderate heat. Stir in the whiskey and serve hot.