Royal Chai Whiskey Sour Recipe
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Ingredients
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Chai Syrup
Cocktail Mixture
Method
Chai Syrup Preparation
- 1
- 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
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
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
- 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.
- 6
Shake
Add 1 cup of ice cubes to the shaker. Seal the shaker and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until well chilled.
- 7
Strain and Serve
Strain the mixture into a rocks glass filled with ice. Garnish with a lemon slice and a cinnamon stick.