Chai, Remixed
Chai Mixology: Cocktails, Mocktails & Beyond
Looking to level up your drink game? We’ve rounded up a few of Team NEMI’s absolute favourite recipes, all crafted using our signature organic Chai Syrup. From refreshing iced chais and fizzy mocktails to cozy evening twists, there’s a creation for every mood. Don’t be afraid to get experimental with your drinks—and let us know which one is your favourite!
Hot Chai Latte
A warming, spiced classic; steamed milk poured over chai syrup for a cozy everyday indulgence.
25 ml chai syrup
200 ml milk (dairy or oat), steamed
Pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg, to garnish
Method: Combine the chai syrup and milk in a pitcher. Steam until frothy, then pour into a cup. Garnish with a dusting of cinnamon or nutmeg.
Dirty Chai
A hot chai latte with a shot of espresso stirred in; the coffee's bitterness cuts through the chai’s sweetness.
25 ml chai syrup
30 ml espresso (1 shot)
180 ml milk, steamed
Method: Pull the espresso shot into a mug with the chai syrup and stir to combine. Top with steamed milk and then serve.
Iced Chai Latte
A refreshing hit of exotic flavours; chai syrup and cold milk over ice.
25 ml chai syrup
150 ml cold milk (dairy or oat)
Ice cubes
Method: Fill a glass with ice. Add the chai syrup, then pour over the cold milk. Stir well.
Chai White Russian
A creamy, dessert-like riff on the classic cocktail, with chai syrup swapped in for sweetness.
45 ml vodka
25 ml coffee liqueur
25 ml chai syrup
30 ml cream (or milk)
Ice cubes
Method: Fill a glass tumbler with ice. Add vodka, coffee liqueur, and chai syrup. Stir. Float the cream on top and swirl gently before serving.
Chai Old Fashioned
A spirit-forward, stirred cocktail where chai syrup stands in for simple syrup, adding warming spices to the whiskey and bitters.
60 ml bourbon or rye whiskey
15 ml chai syrup
2 dashes aromatic bitters
Ice cubes
Orange twist and cinnamon stick to garnish
Method: Combine whiskey, chai syrup, and bitters in a mixing glass with ice. Stir for about 20–30 seconds until well chilled. Strain into a glass tumbler over a large ice cube. Express an orange twist over the drink and serve with a cinnamon stick.
Chai Shrub Soda
A tangy, fizzy mocktail where a splash of vinegar shrub cuts through the chai syrup's sweetness for a grown-up soda.
25 ml chai syrup
15 ml apple cider vinegar shrub (or plain apple cider vinegar)
120–150 ml soda water, chilled
Ice cubes
Cinnamon stick or apple slice, to garnish
Method: Fill a highball glass with ice. Add the chai syrup and shrub, then top slowly with soda water. Stir gently from the bottom up and garnish.
Chai Lemonade
A delightful sweet-spicy-tart mashup.
25 ml chai syrup
200 ml lemonade of choice
Lemon slice and cinnamon
Method: Fill a highball glass with ice and add the chai syrup. Pour over the lemonade and stir to combine. Garnish with a slice of lemon and dust with cinnamon.
Chai Fizz
This drink showcases our Chai Syrup, giving it the wow-factor, and is a great way to offer your guests something memorable.
50ml Hendricks Gin (or whatever you prefer)
25ml freshly squeezed lemon juice
25ml Spicy Chai Syrup
A good glug of Prosecco or champagne
Combine all ingredients into a shaker filled with ice and shake until suitably chilled. Strain shaker ingredients into a glass, rim a lemon peel along the edge and top with your favourite fizz. Try garnishing with a lemon twist!
Chai Hot Chocolate
A rich, indulgent mashup of hot chocolate and chai, where the spice notes deepen the chocolate's flavour.
25 ml chai syrup
200 ml milk
20 g dark chocolate powder
Method: Steam the milk until hot. Whisk in the chocolate powder until smooth. Stir in the chai syrup, briefly steam again and pour into a mug.
Golden Chai Latte
A soothing turmeric-spiced milk latte, with chai syrup layering warm sweetness over the earthy golden milk base.
25 ml chai syrup
200 ml milk (dairy or plant-based)
2 g ground turmeric (about ½ tsp)
Method: Add the chai syrup, milk and turmeric to a pitcher and steam until hot. Pour into a mug and garnish with cinnamon or nutmeg powder.