Pumpkin Spice Chai Cocktail

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Get cozy with this spiked Pumpkin Spice Chai Cocktail that’s perfect for fall. With just five ingredients, including a splash of whiskey, it’s easy to make and is a spirited way to celebrate pumpkin spice season.

A mug and a jar of pumpkin butter on a log

We’ve reached the triumphant and glorious climax of Pumpkin Mania! While the pumpkin-flavored-everything crazy starts earlier and earlier every year, the party always comes to a crashing end when the clock strikes midnight on Thanksgiving. After that, we all collectively kick our pumpkin addiction cold turkey and move on to a month-long peppermint-fueled binge.

To honor the final days of pumpkin season (and to help smooth over the extended family awkwardness at Thanksgiving) we’ve developed a warming whiskey cocktail to keep you in good spirits for the rest of the week: Spiked Pumpkin Chai.

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Similar to a dirty chai latte, but with the addition of pumpkin butter and Bourbon. It’s one of the best hot drinks for sipping around the campfire!

Michael making tea in a jetboil stove

Ingredients

Chai: This recipe will work with any of your favorite chai brands. We like Numi Rooibos Chai for a non-caffeinated version. This could also be made with plain black tea and chai spices added in.

Pumpkin Butter: This adds the fun, seasonal flavor, as well as some sweetness. Trader Joe’s has a popular version, or make your own pumpkin butter and really customize the flavor.

Milk: Dairy or plant-based milk can be used here—we prefer a basrista-blend or extra creamy oat milk.

Whiskey or Bourbon: Just for fun!

Michael pouring tea into a cup

Instructions

Bring two cups of water to a boil. Add the tea bag and brew for 4-5 minutes.

Discard the tea bag and stir in the pumpkin butter and milk. You can gently re-heat the mixture if it’s cooled down too much.

Divide between two mugs and add a 1.5 oz shot of whiskey or bourbon to each cup and enjoy!

Pouring whiskey into a mug of pumpkin spiced chai with a campfire in the background




A mug and a jar of pumpkin butter on a log

Pumpkin Spice Chai Cocktail

Get cozy with this Pumpkin Spice Cocktail that’s perfect for fall. With just five ingredients, including a splash of whiskey, it’s easy to make and is a spirited way to celebrate pumpkin spice season.
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Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
2 drinks

Ingredients

  • 2 cups water
  • 1 teabag chai, see note
  • 2 tablespoons milk, (oat is our favorite for this recipe)
  • 2 tablespoons pumpkin butter
  • 3 oz whiskey

Instructions

  • Bring the water to a boil in a small pot.
  • Remove from heat, add the teabag, and allow the tea to steep 4-5 minutes. Remove and discard teabag.
  • Add in the milk and pumpkin butter. Stir to thoroughly combine. Add the whiskey.
  • Split between two mugs and enjoy!

Notes

*Selecting chai: This recipe will work with any of your favorite chai brands. We like Numi Rooibos Chai for a non-caffeinated version. This could also be made with plain black tea and chai spices added in.

Nutrition (Per Serving)

Calories: 142kcal

*Nutrition is an estimate based on information provided by a third-party nutrition calculator

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Michael holding a mug and warming his hands over a campfire
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7 Comments

  1. Sarah | Well and Full says:

    Spiked pumpkin chai?? Now this is a drink I can get behind 😉

  2. HiCinko LLC says:

    It is really amazing to see such new and informative insights on Tea which is a known beverage no just in any specific country but globally.

  3. Explorer Whiz says:

    It is really amazing to see that there can be things like pumpking chai…i couldn’t imagine it in my dreams. Got to taste it now.

    1. Fresh Off the Grid says:

      Once you try it, you’ll be hooked!

  4. Buy Business Class says:

    Now this is something really interesting…

  5. What whiskey do you use? Thanks.5 stars

    1. Fresh Off the Grid says:

      For this particular recipe we used Tin Cup Whiskey. But 9 out of 10 we drink Bulleit.