Iced Masala Chai Fizz
Strong spiced chai brewed with cardamom, ginger, and clove, sweetened with condensed milk and finished with a sparkling lift.
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Glassware
Highball glass
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Ingredients
- 4 oz strong masala chai (simmer 2 Assam tea bags with 5 oz water, 3 cardamom pods, 2 cloves, 1 inch grated ginger, 1 cinnamon stick for 10 min; strain and cool)
- 1 oz sweetened condensed milk
- Soda water, to top
- Cinnamon stick, to garnish
Instructions
- 1Brew a strong masala chai and let it cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until cold.
- 2Combine chilled chai and condensed milk in a glass and stir well.
- 3Pour over ice in a highball glass.
- 4Top with a small splash of soda water and stir gently.
- 5Garnish with a cinnamon stick.
Origin & Story
India, traditional (iced adaptation)
Masala chai — black tea simmered with spices and milk — has been the drink of Indian street stalls and kitchens for generations. The iced version was inevitable once global coffee-shop culture caught up with the flavor. Adding a splash of soda water at the end is a modern bartender's touch that lightens the drink and emphasizes the spice aromatics.
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