The warm flavors of this Chai Spiced Old Fashioned make a comforting seasonal drink. Along with the single serving recipe, I’ve included instructions for a batch, so you can easily make head and serve at Thanksgiving or your next holiday party.
–SINGLE SERVING–
INGREDIENTS
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2 oz Bourbon (I like Bulleit)
- 3/4 oz Chai Spiced Simple Syrup
- 2 dashes Angostura bitters
- 1 Blood Orange wedge
- Orange peel, for garnish (optional)
- Cocktail cherry, for garnish (optional)
DIRECTIONS
STEP 1
Add orange wedge, simple syrup and bitters in a cocktail shaker. Muddle orange to release juice.
STEP 2
Add bourbon and fill with ice. Stir well with cocktail mixing spoon, about 30 seconds.
STEP 3
Add one large ice cube to short glass (or serve straight up in a coupe glass). Strain cocktail using a fine mesh strainer into glassware of choice.
Garnish with cherry and orange peel curl.
(For large ice cubes at home, I use this style of ice cube tray filled with filtered water!)
–FOR A BATCH–
(makes about 12 servings)
INGREDIENTS
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750 ml Bottle of bourbon (I like Bulleit)
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8 oz fresh-squeezed Blood Orange juice (from 3-4 blood oranges)
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4 oz water
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24 dashes Angostura bitters
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Orange peel, for garnish (optional)
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cocktail cherry, for garnish (optional)
DIRECTIONS
STEP 1
Add simple syrup and bitters to beverage dispenser.
STEP 2
Use a peeler to remove 12 long pieces of rind from the blood oranges. Set aside for garnish.
STEP 3
Cut each blood orange into 4 pieces to prep for juicing. Using hand-held juicer, squeeze each orange section into a measuring cup until you have 8 oz of juice.
Pour the orange juice through a mesh-wire strainer into the beverage dispenser. (Straining the juice removes most of the pulp and keeps the dispenser spout from getting blocked as you serve the cocktail)
STEP 4
Add bourbon and water to beverage dispenser. Stir well with spoon. Refrigerate until chilled.
STEP 5
Prep garnish by folding the orange peel back and forth a couple times, then slide onto the cocktail pick, followed by a cherry. Make 12 of these.
STEP 6
Shortly before serving, fill 12 short glasses with ice. Add a garnish to each glass. When ready to serve, dispense chilled cocktail into glass. Easy-peasy hosting!
Additional Notes:
- You can use any type of oranges if Blood Oranges aren’t available
- For the easiest juicing, I always use a hand squeezer like this one
- If you’re serving from a pitcher or punch bowl and prefer the orange pulp, feel free to skip the straining