Here we go! December 3rd and it’s Christmas cocktail time! Oh, I’m excited to be kicking off December with a good one, the Christmas Vacation Dirty Chai. This is fun, and of course, totally delicious. It’s more of a dessert-style cocktail, which is always nice on these cold December nights. With December cocktails, I really am doing my best to only share my favorites. I have so many fun ideas, I just love making these holiday drinks. I also want to again note that with all the cocktails this season, I will be sharing mocktail variations as well. I’ve had so many requests for more mocktails. I want everyone to be able to enjoy these special holiday drinks! So I had the name for this cocktail down before I really knew what the cocktail was. I just love the sound of a Christmas Vacation cocktail. It sounds fun, right? Sometimes all I need is something as simple as a recipe title to begin building a recipe. I just have to love the way the recipe sounds, then I dream it up! My only requirement when creating this cocktail recipe was that Clark Griswold himself would fully approve. It needed to be on the sweeter side because a sweet cocktail felt like something he would enjoy (may I remind you about Cousin Eddie’s Christmas Eggnog). I love a dirty chai around the holidays, so I decide to add vodka and Kahlúa to the mix.
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The chai syrup is an extra special holiday touch. It’s what really adds a good amount of flavor, and then of course just the right amount of sweetness too. It’s simple to make, simply brew chai tea with honey and a cinnamon stick. Once brewed add vanilla and ginger to create a simple syrup. The syrup will make enough for about 6 cocktails. This is awesome to have on hand for any guests that just love to pop in and say hi. It’s not too sweet and is perfectly spiced with the warming flavors of chai, cinnamon, ginger, and vanilla. Shake the chai syrup with vodka, Kahlúa, a shot of espresso, and a small amount of molasses. I know the molasses is little different, but it adds richness and creates the wonderful flavor of gingerbread. c Shake this all up to combine, then I like to add coconut milk. You’ll get a sweet cocktail with just the right amount of espresso, vanilla, ginger, and a little creaminess too. Oh so GOOD! A sweet cinnamon-rimmed glass creates a magical Christmas mood. It’s perfect. If you’re looking for a fun drink to make this weekend while watching yet another holiday movie, this is it. Looking for other Christmas drinks? Here are my favorites: White Christmas Mojito The North Pole Cocktail Santa’s Nightcap Frosted Mistletoe Margarita Creamy Coconut White Russian Lastly, if you make this Christmas Vacation Dirty Chai Cocktail, be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love to hear from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And of course, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!
