Description
a chai cocktail with golden raisin-infused spiced rum & a homemade vanilla chai simple syrup, just as perfect for date night at home as it is for celebrating with friends & loved ones this holiday season.
Ingredients
Scale
for the golden raisin rum
- 1 cup golden raisins
- 2 cups gold rum
for the vanilla chai simple syrup
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 inch fresh ginger, peeled & sliced
- 1 vanilla bean, halved & seeds scraped
- 1 3″ stick of cinnamon
- 2 allspice berries
- 10 cloves
- 2 star anise
for the chai cocktail
- 1.5 oz golden raisin-infused rum (above)
- 0.5 oz vanilla chai simple syrup (above)
- 0.5 oz fresh lime juice (juice of 1 lime)
- pinch of kosher salt
- nutmeg, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
for the golden raisin-infused rum
- combine golden raisins & gold rum in sealable, air tight container, & allow them to sit together for 12-24 hours until the raisins are plump & the rum is infused with the sweetness of the raisins.
- strain & store refrigerated in a sealed container for up to 2 weeks.
for the vanilla chai simple syrup
- combine water, brown sugar, ginger, vanilla, cinnamon, allspice, cloves, & star anise in a heavy bottomed pot & bring to a boil. reduce to a simmer & cook for about 5 minutes.
- strain & store refrigerated in a sealed container for up to 2 weeks.
for the chai cocktail
- combine golden raisin rum, vanilla chai simple syrup, lime juice, & kosher salt in a shaker with ice.
- shake vigorously for about 30 seconds.
- strain & top with fresh grated nutmeg (optional, but encouraged).
- cheers!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1