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Chai Tini

Ingredients:

• 1 can unsweetened coconut milk
• 3 tablespoons vodka
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar chai syrup

For the brown sugar chai syrup:

• 3/4 cup water
• 1/3 cup dark brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
• 2-3 cardamom pods, optional
• 1 chai tea bag
• 1/2 cinnamon stick

Method:

Pour coconut milk into a blender; process 1 minute or until smooth, scraping sides, if necessary. Place 1 tablespoon blended coconut milk in a cocktail shaker; reserve remaining coconut milk for another use. Add vodka, syrup, and ice to coconut milk, cover and shake vigorously for 30 seconds. Strain into a martini glass. Serve immediately. Yield: 1 serving.

Combine 3/4 cup water and dark brown sugar in a microwave-safe liquid measuring cup; microwave at high power for 2-3 minutes or until sugar dissolves, stirring every 30 seconds. Immediately add peppercorns and remaining ingredients; steep 5 minutes. Discard tea bag. Allow remaining ingredients to steep 15 minutes; strain. Refrigerate syrup. Yield: about 3/4 cup.