A modern twist on the classic cocktail, this Chai Infused White Russian is a rich and creamy, cinnamon-spiced cocktail.

Between Friendsgiving celebrations, holiday open houses, Christmas parties, Hanukkah dinners and New Year’s Eve festivities, I figured we could all use an easy cocktail recipe for the season! While I love to serve batch cocktails at parties, like my Caribbean Rum Punch or Apple Cider Sangria, mixing individual drinks isn’t too bad when they are simple like my Chai Infused White Russian. The star of this modern spin on the classic cocktail is vodka that has been steeped with black chai tea bags.
Why You’ll Love This Cocktail
- Uses only 4 simple ingredients.
- Only takes about 5 minutes to make.
- Creamy and infused with winter spices, it’s perfect for the holidays!
Ingredients

- Chai black tea: Sweet and spicy black tea full of cardamom, cinnamon, and cloves.
- Vodka: Usually clean and mostly flavorless, making it a great base for cocktails.
- Coffee liqueur: A perfect mix of coffee and alcohol, my go-to is usually Kahlúa or Tia Maria.
- Heavy cream: Gives the cocktail its creamy taste and texture, but you could also use milk or half and half.
How to Make a Chai Infused White Russian

Step 1. In a glass bowl or pitcher, infuse the chai in the vodka.

Step 2. After vodka is infused with chai, add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker with ice and shake until mixed. Strain into a glass filled with ice.

If you’re feeling a bit extra, you can garnish the drink with cinnamon sticks and whole cloves. But regardless of how you serve it, you’ll be sure to enjoy this Chai Infused White Russian!
Frequently Asked Questions
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Chai Infused White Russian
Ingredients
- 3 bags chai black tea
- 8 ounces vodka
- 4 ounces coffee liqueur (such as Kahlua)
- 8 tablespoons heavy cream
Instructions
- Place vodka and chai tea bags in a mason jar or glass bowl and let steep for a minimum of two hours. When vodka has finished infusing, remove tea bags and discard.
- To make the cocktail, shake together the chai infused vodka, coffee liquor and heavy cream in a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Strain and pour over 4 glasses filled with ice.
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