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Chai Hot Toddy | Taste and Tipple

Chai Hot Toddy

Add some spice to your life with this Chai Hot Toddy that is guaranteed to warm your hands and your heart. Best enjoyed fireside with a great book.

Course Drinks
Cuisine Canadian
Keyword Brandy, Chai
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 19 minutes
Servings 1 drink
Author Yvonne Langen

Ingredients

  • 1½ oz brandy
  • ¼ oz gingerbread syrup
  • ¼ oz orange juice
  • 3½ oz Brew Tea Co. chai tea hot
  • Garnish: dehydrated orange slice

Gingerbread Syrup

  • 1 cup dark brown sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 tbsp fancy molasses
  • 2 tbsp fresh ginger thinly sliced
  • 1 tsp whole allspice berries
  • 1 tsp whole black peppercorns
  • 5 whole cloves
  • 1 cinnamon stick

Instructions

  1. Add boiling water to a heatproof mug to warm.
  2. Discard hot water. Add brandy, syrup, orange juice to the warmed mug. Stir to combine.
  3. Top with hot brewed chai tea. Stir well.
  4. Garnish with a dehydrated orange slice.

Gingerbread Syrup

  1. Combine all ingredients in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a low boil, stirring frequently.
  2. Reduce heat to medium low and let simmer for about 20 minutes until syrup is slightly thickened.
  3. Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature.
  4. Fine strain into an airtight container.
  5. Store in the fridge for up to 1 month.