Make this Spiked Chai Eggnog with vegan or regular ‘nog. It’s the perfect drink for sipping this Christmas Eve!

The warmth of this Christmas cocktail will be a nice addition to your cozy cuddles by the fire! There’s a bit of prep beforehand, but once it’s prepped and chillin’ in the fridge, you’ve got your cocktails covered for the entire night without having to do any additional work!

After you’ve finished the mix, pop it into the fridge to chill for at least a few hours. It’s easiest to mix this using a screwtop jar instead of a pitcher because you need to be able to shake it up once it’s cool, just before you pour. I recently found these amazing screwtop Kilner jars at Freson Bros. See them up close here.

You’ll Need:

8 ounces Wild Turkey bourbon (you can also use rum, but I think the bourbon tastes better!)
Two chai teabags ( make two cups)
Three cups of eggnog
Three droppers of Token’s Bitters ‘Calder Chai Aromatic Bitters’
One tbsp cinnamon
One tbsp nutmeg
One anise star garnish
Small dollop of whipped cream (optional)

Directions:

Steep your tea with four droppers of Token Calder Chai Bitters, and let it cool.
Pour your cooled tea into a big pitcher or screw-top jar, along with three cups of eggnog, 1/2 TBSP of nutmeg, 1/2 TBSP of cinnamon, and eight shots of Wild Turkey.
Give it a good shake and pop in the fridge to chill.
When you’re ready to serve, shake again for about 10-15 seconds and pour into your coupe glasses. Stir with your bar spoon.
Garnish with the rest of your nutmeg, cinnamon, and your star anise. You could also add a small dollop of whipped cream.

A Few Other Notes

Skip the ice! Ice will only dilute this down, and drastically change the taste.
Make this the day before, so it’s all set to go for when the moment hits. The more chilling time, the better!

photos: Dallas Curow

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