Bourbon Chai Toddy Cocktail
This Bourbon Chai Toddy is the ultimate cozy cocktail—warming bourbon meets spicy chai, honey, lemon, and a touch of cinnamon. Comforting, balanced, and easy to make for fall or winter nights.
Equipment
- Small saucepan
- Mug or heatproof glass
- Measuring spoons
- Jigger
- Tea strainer
- Stirring spoon
- Optional milk frother
- Citrus peeler or knife
Ingredients
- 1 bag chai tea or 1 tbsp loose chai tea
- 3-4 oz hot water
- 1.5 oz bourbon or whiskey
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 0.5 oz fresh lemon juice
- 1 cinnamon stick for garnish
- 1 clove or star anise, for garnish, optional
- orange slice or lemon slice, for garnish
- almond milk optional, for creaminess
- vanilla extract optional, a drop for extra warmth
Instructions
- Heat water in a small saucepan until hot but not boiling.
- Steep the chai tea bag (or loose tea) for 4–5 minutes, then remove or strain.
- Stir in honey or maple syrup until fully dissolved.
- Add fresh lemon juice and bourbon. Stir gently.
- Pour the toddy into a mug and garnish with a cinnamon stick, clove, or orange slice.
- For a creamier drink, add a splash of almond milk or a drop of vanilla extract if desired.