Vanilla Chai-Spiced White Russian
A luscious and creamy White Russian with a warm chai spice infusion and a hint of vanilla sweetness. This recipe, ready in about 6 minutes, brings together vodka, coffee liqueur, 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 320 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
- 1.5 oz vodka
- 1 oz coffee liqueur
- 1 oz chai tea concentrate
- 1/2 oz vanilla syrup
- 1 oz heavy cream
- as needed ice cubes
- a pinch ground cinnamon
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a rocks glass with large ice cubes to chill.
- Step 2: In a mixing glass, combine 1.5 oz vodka, 1 oz coffee liqueur, 1 oz chai tea concentrate, and 1/2 oz vanilla syrup.
- Step 3: Stir gently with a bar spoon for 20 seconds to chill and blend flavors.
- Step 4: Strain the mixture into the prepared rocks glass over the ice.
- Step 5: Slowly pour 1 oz heavy cream over the back of a spoon onto the surface to create a layered effect.
- Step 6: Garnish with a light dusting of ground cinnamon on top of the cream.
