Autumn Spice Whiskey Delight
A delightful mix of autumn flavors and warm spices, the Autumn Spice Whiskey Delight is a boozy holiday miracle that captures the essence of Thanksgiving in a glass. This cocktail is a perfect blend of sweetness and decadence, making it an ideal choice for festive gatherings or cozy nights by the fire. With the comforting notes of chai-infused rye whiskey, cinnamon, apple cider, and a hint of citrus, this cocktail truly embodies the spirit of the season.
Autumn Spice Whiskey Delight
An autumnal cocktail that combines the warm flavors of chai-infused rye whiskey, cinnamon, apple cider, and a hint of citrus, perfect for festive gatherings and cozy nights by the fire.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
2 mins
Total Time
7 mins
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp loose chai tea
- 1 (750ml) bottle rye whiskey
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1.50 oz chai-infused rye whiskey
- 1 oz apple cider
- 3/4 oz cinnamon simple syrup
- 1/2 oz lemon juice
- 1 pinch fresh grated nutmeg
Instructions
- Infuse the rye whiskey by mixing loose chai tea leaves into the bottle of rye whiskey and allowing it to sit for several hours before straining out the tea.
- Prepare the cinnamon simple syrup by combining a cinnamon stick, sugar, and water in a pot, warming it on the stove until the sugar has dissolved, then refrigerate until cool.
- In a cocktail shaker over ice, combine 1.5 oz chai-infused rye whiskey, 1 oz apple cider, 3/4 oz cinnamon simple syrup, and 1/2 oz lemon juice.
- Shake the mixture for 10-15 seconds.
- Pour the cocktail into a rocks glass over a large ice cube.
- Garnish with a pinch of fresh grated nutmeg.