Cozy Iced Gingerbread Oatmilk Chai: Best Easy Fall Drink
A refreshing iced chai latte with homemade gingerbread syrup and creamy oat milk, perfect for fall. This quick and easy drink comes together in under 10 minutes and is a crowd-pleaser.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup water
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 tablespoons molasses
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 1 teaspoon whole cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
- Pinch of black pepper
- 2 cups oat milk
- 2 chai tea bags
- 1/2 cup strong brewed black tea (optional)
- Ice cubes
- Oat milk or your favorite milk, for topping
- Ground cinnamon or a cinnamon stick, for garnish
Instructions
- Make the Gingerbread Syrup: In a small saucepan, combine the water, brown sugar, molasses, fresh ginger slices, cinnamon sticks, whole cloves, nutmeg, allspice, and a pinch of black pepper. Stir everything together. Bring it to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 10 minutes.
- Strain the Syrup: Place your fine-mesh strainer over a glass jar or a heatproof bowl. Carefully pour the syrup through the strainer, pressing on the ginger and spices with the back of a spoon to get all that flavor out. Discard the solids. Let the syrup cool completely before using.
- Brew the Chai: While the syrup cools, heat 1/2 cup of water until it’s just about to boil. Pour it over the two chai tea bags in a small mug or heatproof cup. Let it steep for 5 minutes. Remove the tea bags and let the concentrated chai cool down for a few minutes.
- Assemble the Drink: Fill your tall glass with ice cubes. Pour in the cooled chai concentrate (about 1/4 cup per glass). Add 2 to 3 tablespoons of the gingerbread syrup, depending on how sweet you like it.
- Add the Oat Milk: Slowly pour the oat milk over the ice, stirring gently with a long spoon or a straw to combine everything.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle a little ground cinnamon on top, or stick a cinnamon stick in the glass for looks. Serve immediately.
Notes
The syrup will thicken as it cools. If it gets too thick, add a tablespoon of hot water and whisk. For best results, use barista edition oat milk to prevent separation. The syrup can be stored in the fridge for up to two weeks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tall glass
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 28
- Sodium: 100
- Fat: 4
- Saturated Fat: 0.5
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 2
Keywords: iced chai, gingerbread, oat milk, fall drink, easy recipe, homemade syrup