Jun 09 2026
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Royal Chai Whiskey Sour Recipe

Time30m
Serves1

Make Royal Chai Whiskey Sour Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Chai Syrup

Cocktail Mixture

Method

Chai Syrup Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare Chai Syrup

    In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup of water and 1 cup of sugar. Heat over medium heat until the sugar dissolves completely.

  2. 2

    Add Tea and Spices

    Once the sugar has dissolved, add 2 tablespoons of black tea leaves, 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon, 1 teaspoon of ground ginger, 1 teaspoon of ground cardamom, 2 whole cloves, and 5 whole black peppercorns to the saucepan.

  3. 3

    Simmer the Syrup

    Bring the mixture to a simmer and let it cook for about 10 minutes. Stir occasionally to ensure that the flavors infuse into the syrup.

  4. 4

    Strain and Cool

    After 10 minutes, remove the saucepan from heat and strain the syrup through a fine mesh sieve into a clean container. Let the syrup cool to room temperature.

Cocktail Preparation

  1. 5

    Mix Ingredients

    In a cocktail shaker, combine 2 ounces of whiskey, 1 ounce of fresh lemon juice, and 1 ounce of the prepared chai syrup.

  2. 6

    Shake

    Add 1 cup of ice cubes to the shaker. Seal the shaker and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until well chilled.

  3. 7

    Strain and Serve

    Strain the mixture into a rocks glass filled with ice. Garnish with a lemon slice and a cinnamon stick.

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