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Brown Sugar-Chai Tea Simple Syrup Recipe

This brown sugar-chai tea simple syrup makes for some unique and fun cocktails that are especially perfect for the fall and winter months.

4.8 from 194 votes
15 mins
Total Time
1
cup
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Brown Sugar-Chai Tea Simple Syrup

How to Make the Best Brown Sugar-Chai Tea Simple Syrup

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Chai Tea Meets Brown Sugar

This brown sugar-chai tea simple syrup is the perfect addition to any fall and winter cocktail collection. By combining warm spices from chai tea with the deep sweetness of brown sugar, you create a versatile syrup that elevates even the simplest drinks. Whether you’re mixing up cocktails for a cozy night in or impressing guests at a holiday gathering, this syrup brings an elegant, aromatic touch.

Why Make Simple Syrup at Home?

Making your own simple syrup at home gives you complete control over the flavor profile. Unlike store-bought versions, you can adjust the strength of the chai flavor, choose your preferred sugar type, and know exactly what ingredients are going into your cocktails. This brown sugar-chai combination is naturally more complex than basic simple syrups, making it a show-stopper for creative mixology.

The Perfect Cocktail Addition

This syrup works beautifully in a wide range of cocktails—think bourbon smashes, rum punches, whiskey sours, or even sparkling water drinks for a non-alcoholic version. The warm spice notes from the chai complement fall spirits perfectly, while the brown sugar adds a subtle molasses undertone that creates depth and richness in every sip.

Brown Sugar-Chai Tea Simple Syrup

Brown Sugar-Chai Tea Simple Syrup

This brown sugar-chai tea simple syrup makes for some unique and fun cocktails that are especially perfect for the fall and winter months.

4.8 from 194 votes
CourseCocktail
CuisineAmerican
Keywordbrown sugar simple syrup, chai simple syrup, spiced simple syrup, cocktail syrup
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time10 mins
Total Time15 mins
Servings1 cup
Calories105kcal
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Ingredients

Simple Syrup

Instructions

Brown Sugar-Chai Tea Simple Syrup

  1. In a small saucepan, bring water and brown sugar to a low boil, stirring every so often to help dissolve the brown sugar.
  2. Once the brown sugar comes to a boil and the sugar dissolves, remove from heat.
  3. Add chai tea bag and allow to steep for at least five minutes.
  4. Remove the tea bag and store in the refrigerator in an airtight container.
  5. Use in your favorite cocktails and enjoy!

Notes

  • The syrup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
  • Perfect for fall and winter cocktails.
  • Adjust the steeping time to control the chai flavor intensity.
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