Spiced Chai Whiskey Sour

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A warming cocktail marrying spiced chai tea with bold whiskey and a tart lemon finish. This recipe, ready in about 10 minutes, brings together whiskey, fresh lemon juice, chai tea concentrate 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 220 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.

Prep: 10 min Serves 1 Cocktails cuisine 220 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Add 2 oz whiskey, 1 oz fresh lemon juice, 3/4 oz spiced chai tea concentrate, 1/2 oz honey syrup, and 1 large egg white into a cocktail shaker without ice.
  2. Step 2: Dry shake vigorously for 20 seconds to emulsify the egg white.
  3. Step 3: Fill the shaker with ice cubes to the brim and shake again for 15 seconds until chilled and frothy.
  4. Step 4: Double strain into a chilled coupe glass.
  5. Step 5: Lightly dust the surface with a pinch of ground cinnamon using a fine sieve.
  6. Step 6: Serve immediately with no garnish to highlight the frothy chai foam.

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