Vanilla Chai Soda Mocktail
A cozy, refreshing mocktail with chai spices, vanilla, and sparkling soda. It’s sweet, mildly spiced, and perfect for a fizzy afternoon treat.
Equipment
- Tall glass or mason jar
- Small saucepan
- Mixing spoon
- Strainer
- Measuring spoons and cups
- Whisk
- Ice cubes
Ingredients
- 1 cup brewed chai tea cooled
- 1-2 teaspoons vanilla syrup or 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 pinch ground cardamom
- 1 pinch ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup sparkling water or soda water or club soda
- whipped cream optional, for topping
- 1-2 cinnamon sticks, star anise, or whole cloves for garnish
- ice cubes
Instructions
- Brew your chai tea and let it cool down.
- Fill your glass halfway with ice cubes.
- Pour the cooled chai tea over the ice.
- Add in the vanilla syrup or extract, honey or maple syrup, cinnamon, cardamom, and nutmeg.
- Stir it up with a long spoon or a whisk until everything’s mixed.
- Gently pour in the sparkling water, soda water, or club soda.
- Give it another gentle stir.
- If you’re feeling a little extra, top with whipped cream.
- Pop in a cinnamon stick, star anise, or a couple of cloves for garnish.
Notes
Make your chai tea strong for the best flavor. Swap maple syrup for honey for a deeper taste. Add extra spices or citrus if you want more kick. Whipped cream is optional, but it adds a special touch.