The Dirty Nutcracker

Are you on Santa's naughty list? Enjoy this holiday dirty chai with an added kick of Live Oak Vodka for some fun this season. Serve in a coupe or martini glass.

Ingredients for Party Batch (serves 4)
4 chai tea bags
1 cup filtered water
1 tbsp maple syrup
1/8th tsp pink Himalayan salt
2 oz espresso
1 cup of milk or plant-based milk
4 oz vodka
Handful of ice
Star Anise for garnish

Recipe
1. Heat the water to almost boiling and steep the tea for 4 minutes. Discard the tea bags and add in the maple syrup and salt. Stir to combine and set to the side to cool.
2. Meanwhile, make 2 ounces of espresso and set that aside to cool.
3. Combine in a shaker: cooled chai, espresso, milk, vodka and ice
4. Strain into 4 martini glasses and garnish with star anise

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