Dirty Chai Martini Recipe

Espresso martinis have become very popular recently, but one of my favorite morning beverages is a dirty chai so let’s take the espresso martini up a notch! I don’t have an espresso maker, want to keep the recipe dairy-free, and want to keep this easy using pre-made chai tea bags. Please enjoy this easy dirty chai martini!

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What is a Dirty Chai Made of?

The traditional dirty chai does not have alcohol. It’s simply a chai latte (chai tea and milk) with a shot of espresso (and is delicious)! Rumor has it that it’s called dirty because the espresso dirties the color of the chai latte.

Chai Simple Syrup

Infusing a basic simple syrup with chai tea is the key to making this martini recipe easy. The recipe makes 8 oz of chai simple syrup and you’ll only use 1 oz for the cocktail which means you’ll have plenty left the next time you want to whip up a dirty chai martini (no boiling water to make tea again). Aside from using it in the martini, the syrup is great in a regular dirty chai latte, as an ice cream topping, to sweeten oatmeal, or anything else you’d like.

What Tools Do You Need to Make a Dirty Chai Martini?

• Glass Bottle | If you don’t use the full 8 oz of simple syrup you’ll want to store it in the fridge
• Coupe Glasses | These glasses are great for martinis and Champagne
• Cocktail Shaker | I have this one because it’s got a clean design, built-in strainer, and doesn’t leak
• Jigger | Part of any well-equipped bar.

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Dirty Chai Martini Recipe

Servings: 1

Ingredients

FOR THE CHAI SIMPLE SYRUP:

• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 chai tea bags

FOR THE DIRTY CHAI MARTINI:

• 1 oz vodka (I prefer Grey Goose)
• 2 oz unsweetened extra bold cold brew
• 1 oz chai simple syrup
• 1 oz almond milk
• 2 tbls granulated sugar (for rim, optional)
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon (for rim, optional)

Directions

1. Add 1 cup of water, 1 cup of granulated sugar, and chai tea bags to a saucepan and bring to a boil
2. Once boiling and the sugar has dissolved, turn off the heat and let the tea bags steep for 10 minutes
3. Remove tea bags and let the syrup cool to room temperature; this will take about 15 additional minutes
4. Fill a martini shaker halfway with ice
5. Add vodka, cold brew, simple syrup, and almond milk
6. Shake vigorously for about 12 seconds (you’ll know you shook it enough if there is a small layer of foam when pouring)
7. Strain ice, pour it into a glass, and enjoy!
8. Optional cinnamon sugar rim: dip a quarter of the rim in simple syrup to dampen and then roll in cinnamon sugar; I do this step while the simple syrup is cooling

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