Cranberry and Chai Spiced Tea Hot Toddy with Gin
The only thing better than winter gin cocktails are hot gin drinks, like this gorgeous Cranberry & Chai Spiced Tea Hot Toddy. Made with tart cranberry juice, spiced black tea, a drizzle of sweet honey, and herbaceous dry gin, this delightful cocktail is just in time for your favorite winter festivities.
Servings: 1 Cocktail
Calories: 198kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoon honey
- 1.5 cups hot water
- 1 chai tea bag
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 star anise
- 1 oz cranberry juice
- ½ oz vermouth
- 2 oz gin
- Fresh cranberries and dried orange to garnish
Instructions
- Add honey, hot water, chai tea bag, cinnamon stick and star anise in a mug and allow tea to steep for 3-5 minutes.2 teaspoon honey, 1.5 cups hot water, 1 chai tea bag, 1 cinnamon stick, 1 star anise
- Remove tea bag and stir to combine.
- Add cranberry juce, vermouth, and gin to your mug, stirring to combine.1 oz cranberry juice, ½ oz vermouth, 2 oz gin
- Garnish with cranberries and a dried orange slice before enjoying!Fresh cranberries and dried orange to garnish
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Tips & Tricks
This simple recipe for a cranberry chai tea hot toddy is pretty simple to pull off, but here are a few tips and tricks I’ve assembled for you:
- Hosting a large gathering? Brew a large pot of chai tea with the cinnamon and star anise and keep warm in a carafe on the bar. Let your guests serve themselves, setting up a framed recipe to let them know the proper proportions.
- Want to be sober-friendly? Make sure your bar is stocked with a gin-adjacent alcohol-free spirit.
- Like working ahead? Dried oranges can be made up to a month in advance and kept in an airtight container. PRO TIP: If you want them to last even longer, grab that silica packet from your new handbag, box of shoes, or beef jerky and toss it in with the oranges.
- How do I make dried orange slices? Making these pretty little hot toddy toppers is much easier than you think. Simply slice the oranges thinly and place in a dehydrator according to machine directions, or on a parchment-lined sheet pan in the oven at 250F for about 3 hours, turning the slices every hour until dried!
- What should I do with leftover orange slices? These natural Christmas decorations find their way into just about every room of my house this time of year. Use them to add a bit of flair to Kraft paper-wrapped presents, turn them into a garland, add them to homemade potpourri, or use them as part of your centerpiece.
- Can I make a decaf tea hot toddy? Absolutely! Just reach for a decaffeinated version of chai tea, or swap in an herbal spice tea instead.
- Can I make it vegan? Of course! Simply swap out the honey for a plant-based sweetener like maple syrup.
Nutrition
Calories: 198kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 30mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 13IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 1mg
