Chai White Russians

Serve the taste of Christmas in a glass with a batch of Chai White Russians.

From eggnog and milk punch to Irish Coffee and White Russians, creamy cocktails come to life with the spirit of the season. Oh, what fun for everyone but vegans and the poor souls with a lactose intolerance!

Warm holiday spices such as cinnamon, cloves, cardamom, peppercorns and nutmeg are easily infused into the creamy classic White Russian by simply steeping chai tea bags in vodka.

Vodka soaks up these concentrated flavors quickly, so there’s no need to infuse for days. That means you can batch Chai White Russians in less than an hour before serving.

Serve Chai White Russians for holiday brunches and afternoon gatherings or as a festive after-dinner drink.

Holiday cheers!

Chai White Russians

Making White Russians by the drink allows for a cool layering effect but batching makes it a breeze to serve at seasonal soirees.

Ingredients

1 (750ml) fifth Chai-infused Vodka, recipe follows
1 1/2 cups Kahlua liqueur
1 1/2 cups half-and-half

Instructions

For batch:
Combine infused vodka, Kahlua, and half-and-half in a pitcher and stir to mix well. Chill at least 1 hour.

When ready to serve, stir and pour over ice in rocks glasses. Garnish with grated nutmeg and a cinnamon stick.

Makes about 12 drinks

For 1 drink:
In a rocks glass filled with ice, pour in order: 1 ½ ounces chai-infused vodka, ¾ ounce Kahlua and ¾ ounce half-and-half. Garnish with grated nutmeg and a cinnamon stick.

Chai-infused Vodka:
1 fifth vodka
4 chai black tea bags

Place vodka and tea bags in a Mason jar or glass container. Steep for 15 minutes. Remove and discard tea bags. Funnel and strain vodka back into bottle. Discard unused infused vodka after about 2 days.

Pro home bar tip: Infused spirits should be used immediately or within 1 or 2 days.

For another cold-weather, festive crowd favorite, try this stovetop or crockpot Mulled Wine.

Chai White Russians

creamy and dreamy

Serve the taste of Christmas in a glass with a batch of Chai White Russians.