Combine the Ingredients:

• Fill a Collins glass with ice. Add 1 1/2 oz of Bluecoat American dry gin and 3/4 oz of apple chai syrup to the glass. The apple chai syrup adds a nuanced sweetness and warm spices to the drink.

Top with Tonic Water:

• Top the mixture with tonic water. A drier tonic like Q tonic or Fever Tree is recommended to balance the sweetness of the syrup.

Stir Gently:

• Stir the mixture gently to combine all the ingredients and ensure a well-balanced flavor profile.

Garnish:

• Garnish with a star anise pod. This adds an aromatic touch that complements the chai spices in the syrup.

Serve:

• Serve immediately and enjoy your Apple Chai Gin & Tonic.

How to Make Apple Chai Syrup

Ingredients:

• 1 cup Apple Cider
• 2 tbsp Loose Chai Tea
• 1 cup Demerara Sugar

Instructions:

• Simmer Apple Cider and Chai Tea:
• In a small saucepan, simmer 1 cup of apple cider with 2 tablespoons of loose chai tea for 3 minutes. This infuses the cider with the warm, spicy flavors of the chai.

Strain and Add Sugar:

• Remove the mixture from heat and strain out the tea. Stir in 1 cup of demerara sugar until it is fully dissolved. This creates a rich, sweet syrup with deep apple and chai flavors.

Cool and Store:

• Let the syrup cool before using. Store any leftover syrup in a sealed container in the refrigerator.