Spiked Citrus Chai

This spiced and spiked chai latte, known as the Spiked Citrus Chai, is the perfect cocktail to warm you up from the inside out as the temperatures turn cooler. With the aromatic flavors of black tea, cloves, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger, combined with the zesty notes of orange peel, this cocktail brings a cozy and comforting experience. The addition of spiced rum and Cointreau adds a boozy kick to this delightful drink, making it an indulgent treat for the senses.

Spiked Citrus Chai

A spiced and spiked chai latte with black tea, warming spices, and a boozy kick from spiced rum and Cointreau.

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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 20 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 cup water
  • 1 spiced chai black tea bag (or plain black tea)
  • 1 strip of orange peel
  • 2-3 whole cloves
  • 1/2 cinnamon stick
  • 2-3 whole black peppercorns
  • 1/8 tsp freshly grated ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/8 tsp cardamom pods (optional)
  • 3/4 Tbsp light brown sugar (packed)
  • 1/2 cup 1% milk (or milk of your choice)
  • 1 oz spiced rum
  • 1/2 oz Cointreau (or orange liqueur of your choice)

Instructions

  1. In a saucepan, combine the water, tea bag, orange peel, cloves, cinnamon stick, black peppercorns, nutmeg, ginger, cardamom pods (if using), and brown sugar.
  2. Bring the mixture to a rolling boil, then turn off the heat and allow it to steep for 10-15 minutes.
  3. Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve, pressing on the tea bag and discarding the solids.
  4. Add the milk and warm the mixture until simmering over low heat.
  5. Stir in the spiced rum and Cointreau.
  6. Blend the mixture with an immersion blender or in a regular blender until frothy.
  7. Garnish with a cinnamon stick if desired and serve warm.