Chai Espresso Martini

4.84 from 6 votes

Tea and coffee come together in this warming, spiced holiday cocktail.

Prep Time5

Cook Time15

Course: cocktail, Drinks

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 246kcal

To make the chai simple syrup, place all ingredients in a saucepan and bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Take off the heat and let cool. If you're using loose-leaf chai, strain before using.
1 cup sugar, 1 cup water, 4 baggies chai tea, 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
To make the chai-infused vodka, place the tea in the vodka to steep (at least 15 minutes). You can do this while your syrup is heating up. If you're using loose-leaf chai, strain before using.
2 oz vodka, 1 baggie chai tea
Combine coffee liqueur, chai simple syrup, chai-infused vodka and espresso in a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake vigorously for up to a minute.
2 oz coffee liqueur, 2 oz chai simple syrup, 2 oz chai-infused vodka, 3 oz espresso, ice
Strain into a chilled glass (optionally rimmed with vanilla or cinnamon sugar). Place your garnish of choice on top of the foam. Cheers!
garnish: star anise, cinnamon sticks, coffee beans, rim: vanilla sugar, cinnamon sugar

1. If you're having trouble getting a layer of foam, you can add half a teaspoon of chickpea liquid (aquafaba).