Spiced Chai Vodka Cooler
A refreshing yet warming cocktail combining spiced chai tea with smooth vodka and cooling cucumber, inspired by diverse global Instagram trends. This recipe, ready in about 6 minutes, brings together vodka, strong brewed chai tea (chilled), cucumber juice 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 170 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
- 2 oz vodka
- 2 oz strong brewed chai tea (chilled)
- 1 oz cucumber juice
- 1/2 oz honey syrup (1:1 honey and water)
- 1/2 oz fresh lime juice
- as needed ice cubes
- 1 for garnish thin cucumber ribbon
- 1 for garnish star anise
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice cubes. Pour in 2 oz vodka, 2 oz chilled strong brewed chai tea, 1 oz cucumber juice, 1/2 oz honey syrup, and 1/2 oz fresh lime juice.
- Step 2: Shake vigorously for 15 seconds until the shaker is frosty cold.
- Step 3: Double strain into a chilled rocks glass filled with fresh large ice cubes.
- Step 4: Garnish by twisting a thin cucumber ribbon around the inside of the glass and floating a star anise pod on top for subtle aroma.
