Honeycrisp Chai Old Fashioned
Old Fashioned:
2 oz bourbon (optional)*
1 oz Honeycrisp Siren Shrub
1 oz lemon juice
1 oz of chai simple syrup* (see below)
a dash of orange bitters
Sparkling water to top off your drink and a cinnamon stick for garnish
In a shaker with ice, combine bourbon, shrub, lemon juice, simple syrup and bitters; shake aggressively until the shaker is cold to touch; strain into a glass with ice and top with sparkling water.
* Replace bourbon with a strongly brewed smokey black tea for a n/a alternative
*Vanilla Chai Simple Syrup:
3 chai tea bags
1 cup of water
1/3 cup maple syrup
1 teaspoon of vanilla
Bring water to a boil add tea bags; Add maple syrup and vanilla; Let simmer for 10-15 min.; remove tea bags and store in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
