Description
A cozy and indulgent Spiked Pumpkin Chai Latte combining robust black tea, warm pumpkin spices, smooth whiskey, and creamy milk, perfect for autumn or anytime you want a comforting spiked beverage.
Ingredients
Scale
Tea and Alcohol
- 2 black tea bags
- 2 oz. whiskey
Pumpkin Milk Mixture
- 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons whole milk
- 1/4 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1/8 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice, plus more for serving
Toppings
- Whipped cream, for topping
Instructions
- Steep the Tea and Add Whiskey: Place each tea bag in a mug. Bring at least 10 ounces (1 1/4 cups) of water to a boil. Pour 1/4 cup boiling water into each mug and let steep for 5 minutes. Remove the tea bags and pour 1 ounce of whiskey into each mug.
- Mix Pumpkin Milk Base: In a measuring cup or bowl with a spout, whisk together the whole milk, pumpkin puree, maple syrup, ground cardamom, and pumpkin pie spice until smooth and fully combined.
- Heat Pumpkin Milk Mixture: Transfer the pumpkin milk mixture to a medium heatproof bowl. Microwave in 20-second increments, stirring after each, until the temperature reaches about 140°F, which should take approximately 2 minutes in total.
- Froth the Pumpkin Milk: Pour the warmed mixture into a frothing pitcher in batches. Insert a milk frother about three-quarters of the way down and froth until the mixture is foamy and thick. Pour the frothed milk into the mugs with tea and whiskey, spooning any remaining foam on top. Sprinkle with additional pumpkin pie spice and garnish with whipped cream.
- Alternative Steaming Method: If using a steam wand, pour the pumpkin milk mixture into the frothing pitcher, tilt it slightly, and position the steam nozzle just below the milk surface. Open the steam valve and heat while creating small foam bubbles until the pitcher feels hot to the touch, about 20 to 30 seconds.
- Serve: Pour the steamed and frothed mixture into the mugs with tea and whiskey, spoon any remaining foam on top, sprinkle with pumpkin pie spice, and garnish with whipped cream.
Notes
- Use whole milk for the best creamy texture, but you can substitute with any milk of your choice.
- Adjust maple syrup quantity to your preferred sweetness level.
- If you don’t have a frother, you can vigorously whisk the milk mixture or shake it in a tightly sealed jar before pouring.
- Ensure the tea is steeped fully to extract robust flavors to complement the pumpkin spices and whiskey.
- Serve immediately for the best flavor and frothy texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 8 oz)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
