Chai-Spiced Hot Toddy
A warming cocktail that combines aromatic Indian chai spices with dark rum and honey. This sophisticated hot toddy features cardamom, coriander, cinnamon, and fresh ginger, perfect for cold evenings.
Ingredients
- •2 teaspoons cardamom pods
- •2 teaspoons whole coriander seeds
- •¼ teaspoon whole black peppercorns
- •11 pieces cinnamon sticks
- •1 piece ginger
- •2 medium oranges
- •6 tablespoons honey
- •3 tablespoons black tea
- •9 ounces dark rum
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
Toast cardamom, coriander, peppercorns, and 5 cinnamon sticks in a large pot over medium-high heat until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add ginger and 8 cups water.
1 min
- 2.
Using a peeler, peel orange zest into long strips about 3" each. Reserve 6 pieces for garnish, then add remaining zest to pot.
5 min
- 3.
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer 15 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in honey and tea. Let steep 5 minutes.
20 min
- 4.
Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a large bowl or pot. Divide among mugs and top off with rum. Garnish with reserved orange peels and cinnamon sticks.
5 min
- 5.
Tea mixture, without rum, can be made 1 week ahead; cover and chill.
