Spiced Chai Cocktail
A fragrant, warming cocktail infused with chai spices and coconut milk, perfect for autumn evenings. This quick recipe, ready in about 10 minutes, brings together ground cinnamon, ground cardamom, black pepper for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 200 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp ground cardamom
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp cloves
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1/2 cup dark rum
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 2 cardamom pods
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a small bowl, combine 1 tbsp cinnamon, 1 tsp cardamom, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1/2 tsp cloves. Whisk until aromatic.
- Step 2: Add 1 cup coconut milk and 1/2 cup dark rum to the spice mixture. Stir until well blended.
- Step 3: Pour the mixture into a glass, top with 1 tbsp lime juice, and garnish with 2 cardamom pods. Serve chilled.
- Step 4: Let the flavors steep for 10 minutes before sipping to fully absorb the spices.
