Jul 14 2026
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Hot Drinks Recipe

Inspired by Daisy Dukes French Quarter
Time25m
Serves2

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Ingredients

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Masala Chai (Indian Spiced Tea)

Classic Hot Chocolate

London Fog (Earl Grey Latte)

Turmeric Golden Milk (Vegan Option)

Method

Masala Chai (Indian Spiced Tea)

  1. 1

    Toast and simmer spices

    In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup water, sliced/crushed ginger, crushed cardamom pods, cloves, cinnamon and crushed peppercorns (if using). Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat, then reduce to a simmer for 3–4 minutes to release the spice aromas.

  2. 2

    Brew tea

    Add 1 tablespoon black tea leaves to the simmering spiced water. Simmer for 1–2 minutes, stirring occasionally so the tea infuses evenly but does not become overly bitter.

  3. 3

    Add milk and sweeten

    Pour in 1 cup whole milk and add 1.5 teaspoons sugar. Raise heat and bring the mixture just to a gentle boil (watch closely so it doesn't foam up and overflow). Once it reaches a near-boil, reduce heat and simmer for another 1 minute to marry flavors.

  4. 4

    Strain and serve

    Remove from heat and strain chai through a fine-mesh sieve into a cup, pressing gently on the solids to extract liquid. Taste and adjust sweetness if needed. Serve hot.

Classic Hot Chocolate

  1. 5

    Mix cocoa and sugar

    In a small saucepan, whisk together 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder, 2 teaspoons sugar and 0.125 teaspoon salt. Add a couple tablespoons of the milk to form a smooth paste, eliminating lumps.

  2. 6

    Heat milk and combine chocolate

    Stir in the remaining milk (about 1 ¾ cups) and place over medium heat. Warm until steaming but not boiling, whisking occasionally. When the milk is hot, add 1 ounce chopped chocolate and whisk until fully melted and smooth.

  3. 7

    Finish and serve

    Remove from heat and stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Pour into a mug and top with whipped cream or marshmallows if desired.

London Fog (Earl Grey Latte)

  1. 8

    Brew the tea

    Bring 1/2 cup water to a near-boil. Steep 1 Earl Grey tea bag (or 1 tablespoon loose leaf in an infuser) in the hot water for 3–4 minutes depending on desired strength. Remove the tea bag or infuser and discard leaves.

  2. 9

    Steam or heat milk

    While the tea steeps, heat 1 cup milk in a small saucepan or steam with a milk frother until warm and slightly foamy (do not boil).

  3. 10

    Combine and sweeten

    Stir 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract and 1 teaspoon honey or sugar into the brewed tea. Pour the warmed milk over the tea, holding back foam with a spoon and then spooning foam on top. Serve immediately.

Turmeric Golden Milk (Vegan Option)

  1. 11

    Combine spices and milk

    In a small saucepan, whisk together 1 cup unsweetened almond milk, 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric, 1/4 teaspoon grated fresh ginger, 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon and 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper.

  2. 12

    Heat and emulsify

    Warm the mixture over medium-low heat until steaming but not boiling, whisking frequently to fully incorporate the turmeric and prevent settling. Simmer gently for 3–4 minutes to allow flavors to develop.

  3. 13

    Sweeten and enrich

    Remove from heat and whisk in 1 teaspoon maple syrup (or honey) and 1/2 teaspoon coconut oil if using for extra richness. Taste and adjust sweetener as desired.

  4. 14

    Blend for froth (optional) and serve

    For a frothier texture, transfer the hot milk to a blender and blend on high for 10–15 seconds, or use an immersion frother. Pour into a mug and serve immediately.

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