Vanilla Chai Tea White Russian
Make a heavily concentrated chai tea, sweeten with honey, and add vanilla. Mix with vodka, coffee liquor (I always use Kahlua), and cream and you have a Vanilla Chai White Russian...the perfect holiday drink for both Thanksgiving and Christmas!
Servings: 1 drink + enough syrup to make about 6 drinks
Calories: 934kcal
Ingredients
Chai Tea Simple Syrup
- 4 chai tea bags
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Chai White Russian
- 2 ounces (1/4 cup) vodka
- 1 1/2 ounces (3 tablespoons) Kahlua
- 1-2 ounces (2-4 tablespoons) chai tea syrup
- 1-2 ounces (2-4 tablespoons) heavy cream
- cinnamon sticks and star anise, for garnish
Instructions
Chai Tea Simple Syrup
- 1. In a medium pot, bring 1 cup water to a boil. Remove from the heat, add the chai tea bags, cover and steep 10-15 minutes. Remove the tea bags and add the honey. Bring to a boil over high heat. Boil 3-5 minutes, then remove from the heat. Stir in the vanilla. Let cool. Keep in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
Chai White Russian
- 1. Fill a glass with ice. Add the vodka, Kahlua, and chai tea syrup. Stir gently. Add the heavy cream and stir to combine. Garnish with cinnamon and star anise, if desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 934kcal | Carbohydrates: 136g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 38mg | Sodium: 37mg | Potassium: 58mg | Sugar: 95g | Vitamin A: 415IU | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 0.5mg