Spiced Chai Lemonade
Drinks bar

Spiced Chai Lemonade

Masala chai concentrate shaken with lemon cordial and honey, served over cracked ice.

Prep 7 min
Craft 0 min
Total 7 min
Servings Serves 1
Difficulty Easy

Ingredients

  • • 3 oz chilled chai concentrate
  • • 1.5 oz fresh lemon juice
  • • 1 oz honey syrup (1:1)
  • • 2 dashes cardamom bitters
  • • Cracked ice and lemon peel to garnish

Method

  1. 1Combine chai, lemon juice, honey syrup, and bitters in a shaker with cracked ice.
  2. 2Shake until the tin frosts, about 12 seconds.
  3. 3Strain into an ice-filled highball glass.
  4. 4Express a lemon peel over the surface and drop it in.
  5. 5Serve with a cinnamon stick stirrer.

Bartender notes

  • • Steep chai double strength to maintain spice after dilution.
  • • Swap honey for jaggery syrup for a deeper caramel note.

Pairings

  • • Serve with cardamom shortbread
  • • Pair with pakora bites

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 120 kcal
  • Protein: 1 g
  • Fat: 0 g
  • Carbs: 29 g