Behind the Bar with Chado: Holiday Tea Cocktails
The holidays are the perfect time to gather, celebrate and enjoy a little something special in your cup. This season, we’re giving Chado’s signature holiday teas a festive twist with three delicious drink recipes inspired by the flavors of the season. From the warm comforting notes of Gingerbread Cookie Chai, to the cool and refreshing taste of Peppermint Bark, and the festive citrus notes of Solstice, each recipe brings something unique to your holiday celebrations. Whether you’re entertaining guests or enjoying a quiet moment at home, discover three festive ways to sip your way through the season.
Gingerbread Nightcap
Ingredients:
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2 ounces strongly brewed Gingerbread Cookie Tea
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1 ½ ounces spiced rum
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1 ounce Trader Joe’s Non-Dairy Oat Gingerbread Creamer
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1 teaspoon vanilla bean syrup
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Cinnamon stick, garnish
Directions:
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Strongly brew Chado’s Gingerbread Cookie tea and allow it to cool.
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In a tall glass with ice, combine the tea, rum, oat gingerbread creamer, and vanilla bean syrup. Stir until well mixed and smooth.
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Strain the cocktail into a festive glass filled with ice. Garnish with a cinnamon stick and enjoy!
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Additional note, this drink can also be enjoyed hot!
Peppermint Bark Winter Hot Chocolate
Ingredients:
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2 cups milk, of your choice
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2 teaspoons Peppermint Bark Tea
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½ cup White Chocolate
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1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
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1 shot Peppermint Schnapps
Directions:
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Add 2 cups of milk of your choosing to a pot over medium high heat, allow to come to a slow boil.
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Next add in 2 teaspoons of Peppermint Bark tea, allow to steep in the milk for 5 minutes and agitate the tea to help infuse the flavor, once steeped remove tea from milk
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Add in 1/2 cup of white chocolate and stir until melted.
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Add in 1 teaspoon of vanilla and 1 shot of peppermint schnapps, stir until well combined.
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Serve in a glass or mug and garnish with mini marshmallows.
Quick Note: To make this kid friendly, remove the addition of the Peppermint Schnapps.
Solstice Holiday Tea Punch
Ingredients:
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6 teaspoons Solstice tea
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3 cups cold water
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2 bottles Ginger Beer
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1 bottle Prosecco
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1 bottle Sparkling Apple Cider
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Cranberries, garnish
Directions:
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In a pitcher add in 6 teaspoons of Solstice tea to 3 cups of cold water. Allow tea to cold steep overnight or for at least 8 hours.
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When ready to serve your guests, in a punch bowl add in a splash of cranberries.
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Proceed to add in tea, ginger beer, prosecco, and sparkling apple cider. Gently combine as this is a fizzy drink!
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In a serving glass, add in a few cranberries and top off with punch.
Quick Note: If you prefer to make this a mocktail so all ages can enjoy, remove the Prosecco addition and you have a festive sip for all!
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