Exact quantities, then the method.
Dirty chai, the Coffee-spiked chai, makes a brilliant base for a warming winter drink: its coffee and spice carry a measure of whisky without being overwhelmed. Here it is built on warm milk rather than the usual water toddy, finished with a little honey to round off the whisky and a twist of lemon on the rim for its scent. A proper grown-up nightcap for a cold evening, with an alcohol-free version too.
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You'll need
- 25g Drink Me Chai Dirty Chai Latte powder (1 standard serving)
- 200ml whole milk
- 35ml blended Scotch whisky
- 1 teaspoon of clear runny honey
- 1 half-slice of fresh lemon, for the rim
- Alcohol-free swap: 35ml chilled ginger beer in place of the whisky, plus a fresh lemon wheel for the rim
Equipment
- 1 warmed 400ml mug
- 1 small saucepan
- 1 small balloon whisk
Method
- Warm a large mug with hot water, then pour it away.
- Warm the milk in a small saucepan over medium-low heat until it just steams, around 70C, not boiling.
- Off the heat, shower in the dirty chai powder and whisk hard for thirty seconds until smooth and uniform.
- Pour through a fine sieve into the warmed mug to catch any clumps.
- Stir in the whisky and the honey, tasting to balance.
- Hook a half-slice of lemon over the rim for its scent.
- Tip: for an alcohol-free version, skip the whisky and add a small splash of ginger beer at the end for a bit of bite.
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Brewed with: Drink Me Chai Dirty Chai Latte, 200g
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