5 Chai Cocktails To Share In Sibling Moments
Full of laughter, inside jokes, bonding and general revelry, sibling moments are conversations that happen in a shared language known only to them. And many times these discussions happen at chai-time over a steaming cup of masala tea and some crackers or crispy biscuits.
Over time, chai cocktails, or concoctions infused with freshly brewed tea have come up as some interesting blends known for their earthy complexity and aromatic depth. These cocktails then become one of the more intriguing options to serve siblings when you get together for your special sibling bonding time.
Chai cocktails can either be spirits simply infused with tea, or they can be blends crafted to incorporate the flavours of masala chai with other cocktail ingredients. Either way, these cocktails are complete with a desi twist on spicy, milky, chilled and stirred mixes – apt combinations for sibling gatherings.
Read on below to know more about some easy chai cocktail recipes that can be put together to share with siblings during those special bonding moments:
The Masala Chai Old Fashioned
Bring together the earthiness of masala chai with the peaty, smoky flavours of whisky in this robust, deeply flavoured cocktail.
Ingredients:
- 30 ml Johnnie Walker Black Label or any other premium whisky of choice
- 15 ml masala chai concentrate
- 1 teaspoon jaggery syrup
- 2 dashes of orange bitters
- Orange wheel for garnish
- Ice as required
Method:
– In a cocktail mixing glass, add 15 ml masala chai concentrate, 1 teaspoon jaggery syrup and 2 dashes of orange bitters and 30 ml Johnnie Walker Black Label or any other premium whisky of choice. Stir well and strain into a rocks glass filled with ice. Garnish with an orange wheel.
Chai Latte Martini Cocktail
Prepare this slightly spicy, quite quirky drink for sibling moments filled with laughs and all things family gossip.
Ingredients:
- 30 ml Ciroc Ultra Premium Vodka or any other premium vodka of choice
- 20 ml masala chai concentrate
- 10 ml simple syrup
- Pinch of chai masala
- Ice as required
- Star anise and cinnamon dust for garnish
Method:
– In a cocktail shaker, add 30 ml Ciroc Ultra Premium Vodka or any other premium vodka of choice, 20 ml brewed masala chai concentrate, 10 ml simple syrup and a pinch of chai masala. Shake well with ice. Strain into a martini glass and garnish with star anise. Sprinkle cinnamon dust for the finishing touch.
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Rum And Rose Chai Punch
A chilled fusion of the floral flavours of rose syrup and the earthy depth of masala chai with the caramelised profile of dark rum, this punch recipe is as dynamic as it is complex.
Ingredients:
- 30 ml Captain Morgan Dark Rum or any other premium rum of choice
- 15 ml rose syrup infused masala chai
- 20 ml coconut milk
- 5 ml rose syrup
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
- Rosewater ice cubes as required
- Dried rose petals and saffron strands for garnish
Method:
- In a cocktail shaker, add 30 ml Captain Morgan Dark Rum or any other premium rum of choice, 15 ml rose infused masala chai, 20 ml coconut milk, 5 ml rose syrup and 1 teaspoon lime juice. Shake well.
- Fill a cocktail glass with rosewater ice cubes and strain this frothy blend into it. Garnish with dried rose petals and saffron strands.
Chai Ginger Mule
Prepare this zesty, slightly spicy and zingy chilled chai cocktail for a get-together of siblings and cousins.
Ingredients:
- 30 ml Ketel One Premium Distilled Vodka or any other premium vodka of choice
- 45 ml freshly brewed black tea
- 10 ml freshly squeezed lime juice
- 20 ml Black And White Ginger Ale or any other premium ginger ale of choice
- Ice as required
- Mint sprig for garnish
Method:
– In a cocktail glass, bring together 30 ml Ketel One Premium Distilled Vodka or any other premium vodka of choice, 45 ml freshly brewed black tea and 10 ml freshly squeezed lime juice. Shake well with ice before straining into a copper mug. Top the drink off with 20 ml Black And White Ginger Ale or any other premium ginger ale of choice. Garnish with a mint sprig.
Sparkling Chai Spritz
A bright and fresh drink with a bubbly texture and the depth of freshly brewed tea, this cocktail is an interesting alternative for sundowner-style sibling moments.
Ingredients:
- 30 ml Tanqueray No. 10 Gin or any other premium gin of choice
- 45 ml chilled lemon-infused black tea
- 25 ml Gordon’s Tonic Water or any other tonic water of choice
- Ice as required
- Orange wheels and a star anise for garnish
Method:
– In a cocktail mixer, bring together 30 ml Tanqueray No. 10 Gin or any other premium gin of choice and 45 ml chilled lemon-infused black tea with ice. Stir well until the mixture acquires a light frost. Strain into a wine glass and top it off with 25 ml Gordon’s Tonic Water or any other tonic water of choice. Garnish with orange wheels and a star anise.
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