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Dirty Chai Martini Mocktail in a jeweled martini glass
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Dirty Chai Espresso Martini [Mocktail]

This Dirty Chai Espresso Martini [Mocktail] is absolutely perfect for any coffee lover out there, especially on Valentine's Day!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Drinks
Keyword: chai, chai tea, cocktail, drinks, easy, espresso, martini, mocktail, valentines day
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 259kcal
Author: Shanika

Ingredients

CHAI MAPLE SYRUP:

  • 1 cup Almond milk, unsweetened (You can use your fave plant-based milk)
  • 4 black tea bags, premium (You can also use chai tea bags instead + omit the spice blend)
  • 2 tsps chai spice mix (See Post for actual ingredients)
  • ¼ cup pure maple syrup (Adjust sweetness based on preference)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1-2 cinnamon sticks, optional

KAHLUA SUBSTITUTE:

  • ¼ cup filtered water
  • 2 Tbsps organic brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon instant coffee or espresso powder
  • 1 (7.4 oz) can dairy-free condensed milk (I love using Let's Do...Organic)

MOCKTAILS:

  • 2 ounces chai maple syrup
  • 2 ounces freshly-brewed espresso, cooled (You can use decaf or caffenaited)
  • 2 ounces Kahlua substitute
  • 2 ounces Ritual Zero Proof Rum Alternative, optional
  • 1 teaspoon molasses

OPTIONAL GARNISH:

  • Coconut whipped cream
  • Cinnamon sugar, for rims (Stir ½ cup organic cane sugar + 1 teaspoon cinnamon together)
  • Star anise
  • Cinnamons sticks
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Instructions

TO MAKE THE CHAI MAPLE SYRUP:

  • In a medium saucepan on medium-high heat, add the milk and bring to a boil for 1-2 minutes. Add the tea bags and reduce heat to low and simmer for another 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat, add the chai spice mix, maple syrup, vanilla, and vanilla sticks, and let everything steep for 5-6 minutes. Let cool.

TO MAKE THE KAHLUA SUBSTITUTE:

  • In a saucepan over medium-high heat, add the water and brown sugar, stirring until sugar has dissolved completely, about 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat and whisk in the espresso powder and condensed milk until smooth and creamy. Let cool.

TO MAKE THE MOCKTAILS:

  • Add all of the martini ingredients together in a cocktail shaker (including the cooled Kahlua sub), shaking well until combined.
  • Assemble the martinis: For each martini, grab a good cocktail or martini glass and strain the espresso martini into glass(es) until filled. Top with a spoonful of coconut whipped cream, star anise, cinnamon sticks, or your favorite garnish like the traditional whole coffee beans. NOTE: If using cinnamon sugar rim, add sugar-cinnamon mixture to a flat plate or board, then prior to pouring martinis, lightly wet the rim of glass(es) with water or milk and then turning your glass(es) upside down, twist rim into sugar mixture until coated.
  • Sip and Enjoy!

Notes

  • KAHLUA: Kahlúa coffee liqueur is one of the main ingredients in many of the world's favorite cocktails. Therefore, to make this recipe non-alcoholic----I created a great simple syrup substitute.
  • SWEETENER: You can adjust the amount of sweetener depending on how sweet or unsweet you'd like for your latte to be.
  • TEA BAG: You can also use a chai tea bag blend instead if preferred.
  • ALCOHOL: If you'd like to keep this recipe dairy-free, but want to spruce things up with alcohol, feel free to add 1 ounce of rum, vodka, etc.
  • SERVING: To make additional martinis, simply double or triple ingredients, depending on need.
 

Nutrition

Calories: 259kcal | Carbohydrates: 56g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 0.2mg | Sodium: 339mg | Potassium: 238mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 47g | Vitamin A: 14IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 417mg | Iron: 1mg