Baileys Chai Hot Toddy Cocktail

Baileys
Author: Ashifa Bano
A glass of chai tea with a cinnamon stick, placed on a brown mat with scattered cloves, cardamom pods, a wooden spoon, and a blue-checkered cloth nearby.

For those who prefer sipping their cocktails warm, this variation of the classic hot toddy uses freshly brewed tea as well as the popular Irish cream liqueur to enhance texture as well as flavour. Whole spices infuse their essence into the drink while also helping preserve the concept of the cocktail seamlessly. 

What you’ll need

Ingredients

Serves:
1
  • Boiling water
    150ml
  • Tea bag
  • Baileys Original Irish Cream (or any cream liqueur of choice)
    35ml
  • Cinnamon stick
    Nos, for garnish

Method

  1. Step 1

    Fill up a mug with boiling water and steep the tea bag for 3-5 minutes.

  2. Step 2

    Remove and add the Irish cream liqueur to the tea.

  3. Step 3

    Stir the contents and garnish with a cinnamon stick before serving.

Tips & Suggestions

  • To enhance the depth of the spices used, toast them lightly in a dry pan for 1-2 minutes and steep them in sweetened chai.

  • A hand-held blender can be used to create velvety foam on top of the cocktail serving.

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