Chai White Russian

Sunday, September 27, 2026

Our friends at Herbs & Kettles sure know tea! Co-founders Poorvi and Abe are tea sommeliers, boasting a depth of knowledge and know-how that you can taste in every sip.

This time of year, nothing's quite as cozy as a drinking a cup of their magnificently spiced Masala Chai tea blend–and we are excited to share our Chai White Russian recipe with you, featuring Herbs & Kettles Masala Chai. It's the perfect treat to sip on this time of year, and Santa might just like it too ;)

To learn more about Herbs & Kettles, read our interview with Poorvi here on our blog, and get the cocktail recipe below!

Chai White Russian Recipe

serves 2

For the Chai Simple Syrup:

• 1/2 cup maple syrup
• 1/2 cup water
• About 1/4 oz Herbs & Kettle masala chai in a tea bag
• 1 tsp vanilla extract 

For the cocktail:

• 4 oz (1/2 cup) vodka 
• 2 oz (1/4 cup) Mr. Black coffee liqueur (can sub with Kahlua, but you may want to use less in that case since Kahlua is sweeter) 
• 2 oz (1/4 cup) whole milk or coconut milk
• 2 cinnamon sticks (for garnish)

1. MAKE CHAI SIMPLE SYRUP

• Bring maple syrup and water to a boil on the stovetop, then remove from heat, add tea bag, and let steep for 5 min
• Remove tea bag and stir in vanilla extract 
• Chill in the fridge before using

2. MAKE THE COCKTAIL

• Add vodka, coffee liqueur, milk, and 1–1.5 oz (2–3 Tbsp) Chai Simple Syrup to a shaker with ice and shake 10–15 sec to combine
• Pour into two rocks glasses filled with ice, garnish each one with a cinnamon stick, and enjoy!