Jul 13 2026
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Masala Chai Sour Recipe

Inspired by Tiffin Tree
Time45m
Serves1

Make Masala Chai Sour Recipe in just 45m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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For the Masala Chai Syrup

For the Cocktail

Method

To make the Masala Chai Syrup

  1. 1

    Prepare the spice mixture

    In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup of water, 1 cup of sugar, black tea leaves, grated ginger, cinnamon stick, crushed cardamom pods, cloves, and black peppercorns.

  2. 2

    Cook the syrup

    Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the sugar has completely dissolved.

  3. 3

    Simmer the syrup

    Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for about 15-20 minutes to allow the flavors to infuse.

  4. 4

    Strain the syrup

    Remove the saucepan from the heat and strain the syrup through a fine mesh sieve into a clean container. Let it cool before using.

To make the Masala Chai Sour

  1. 5

    Combine ingredients

    In a cocktail shaker, combine 2 oz of the prepared Masala Chai Syrup, 1 oz of fresh lemon juice, 2 oz of bourbon or rye whiskey, and 1 egg white.

  2. 6

    Dry shake

    Shake the mixture vigorously without ice for about 15 seconds to create froth from the egg white.

  3. 7

    Shake with ice

    Add a cup of ice cubes to the shaker and shake again for an additional 15-20 seconds until well chilled.

  4. 8

    Strain and serve

    Strain the mixture into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with a sprinkle of ground cinnamon on top.

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