Description
A chai cocktail with golden raisin-infused spiced rum and a homemade vanilla chai simple syrup, just as perfect for date night at home as it is for celebrating with friends and 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 and gold rum in sealable, air tight container, and allow them to sit together for 12-24 hours, until the raisins are plump and the rum is infused with the sweetness of the raisins.
- Strain and 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, and star anise in a heavy bottomed pot and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook for about 5 minutes. Cool.
- Strain and 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, and kosher salt in a shaker with ice.
- Shake vigorously for about 30 seconds.
- Strain and top with fresh grated nutmeg (optional, but encouraged).
- Cheers!
Notes
Storage
- Storage: Vanilla Chai Simple Syrup will keep, stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator, for 2 weeks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1