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    Masala & Chai » Recipes » Indian Drinks & Cocktails

    Published: Dec 19, 2020 · Modified: Jun 14, 2022 by Shweta Garg · This post may contain affiliate links

    Chai White Russian

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    Sip on this dangerously addicting Chai White Russian cocktail, made with vodka, homemade Chai Liqueur, and cream! Serve it with ice in an old fashioned glass for a holiday look!

    Making this vodka cocktail recipe is one of the easiest things to add to your bartending skills and only requires three ingredients - chai liqueur, vodka, and cream!

    That too, it gives you a buy one get one free type of deal because it'll also add Black Russians to your arsenal if you omit the cream. Everything is simply poured in the glass over ice and mixed together and it's ready to go.

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    • What is a Chai White Russian?
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    This cocktail is SO addicting - so much so that I drank a whole bottle in one night by myself. You can barely notice the alcohol in this creamy drink which makes it perfect for sipping on throughout the night. The caffeine helps keep a good night going!

    If you're here because you love Masala Chai, let me assure you you're in the right place.

    What is a Chai White Russian?

    The name "White Russian" refers to one of the cocktail's main ingredient, vodka, and the color from mixing the cocktail with milk or cream. It's a variation of the Black Russian, which is dark because it only uses coffee liqueur, like Kahlúa, and vodka.

    Does your mind go to Moscow mules here? That makes sense if it does! Russia was the #1 exporter of vodka, so the cocktails took on Russian-inspired names in the U.S.

    If you love White Russians, give this RumChata White Russian a try!

    • Chai Liqueur in glass with star anise garnish
    • two Chai Liqueur Bottles with spices surrounding it

    Instead of using a sweet coffee liqueur, a Chai White Russian uses homemade Chai Liqueur which is a sweetened chai spiced black tea with rum. The Chai Liqueur takes under 30 minutes to make and bottle, and before you know it you'll have Chai White Russians in hand! Using cream or milk as part of the ingredients is very reminiscent of masala chai.

    You end up with a creamy alcoholic iced chai! Who wouldn't love that?!

    Tips for this Recipe

    Choose a high quality vodka for making the best White Russian. A lot of people recommend using Absolut.

    The main ingredient to a White Russian is the cream! There are a few options here with what to use:

    • Heavy cream is a popular choice because it is thick and rich and sits nicely at the top of the cocktails. It dilutes a bit as the ice melts, but it's still heavy and therefore calorie dense. Some people only add a splash.
    • Light cream and half-and-half - which is half milk and half cream - are also great substitutes to heavy cream that aren't going to be as heavy.
    • Whipped cream is another great option! If you make it by yourself, it's essentially whipped heavy cream and if you want to make it sweeter, add in a bit of powdered sugar. You can also by Reddi Wip or a coconut whipped cream as a vegan option.
    • Most bars I've gone to use whole milk since it's easier to keep at the bar and probably less expensive. Most people have milk in their fridge, so why not? It does produce a thinner drink.
    • For a vegan White Russian, dairy-free milk like oat, almond, soy, or any of the other nut- or grain-based milks work. For a thicker consistency like heavy cream, use coconut cream!
    Chai Liqueur with alcohol bottle and heavy cream being poured in

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    More Cocktail Recipes to try

    • Guava Sangria
    • Chai Liqueur
    • Amaretto Sour
    • RumChata White Russian
    • Passion Fruit Margarita

    Recipe

    Chai Liqueur with alcohol bottle and heavy cream being poured in

    Chai White Russian

    Sip on this dangerously addicting Chai White Russian cocktail, made with vodka, homemade Chai Liqueur, and cream! Serve it with ice in an old fashioned glass for a holiday look!
    5 from 3 votes
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    Course: Cocktails
    Cuisine: Indian
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 10 minutes
    Servings: 8 servings
    Calories: 546kcal
    Author: Shweta Garg

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 cups Chai Liqueur
    • 2 cups vodka
    • 2 cups heavy cream

    Instructions

    • Make the Chai Liqueur.
    • Add one part vodka and one part Chai Liqueur to a rocks glass filled with ice. Top with one part heavy cream.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 6oz | Calories: 546kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 82mg | Sodium: 28mg | Potassium: 45mg | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin A: 875IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 1mg
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