Cognac and Chai Flip
a cocktail recipe
Karyn Maier is a freelance writer and creator specializing in natural wellness, the botanical arts, and culinary creations that use herbs and spices. She has written for many industry and consumer publications in both new and traditional media, including ePregnancy, Fitness Link, Club Mom, Let's Live, Natural Living Today, Real Woman, The Herb Quarterly, American Fitness, Mother Earth News, Delicious!, Better Nutrition, etc. She is also the author of several books on using herbs, and a contributor to cookbooks. Ms. Maier is frequently interviewed as an expert by national magazines, including Real Simple and Mother Earth Living. She has also been a guest on several radio talk shows such as Gary Null's Natural Living, The Deborah Ray Show and Martha Stewart Living.
This flavorful cocktail is a twist on the classic brandy “flip,” a type of drink that includes a whole egg. It is typically served in a smaller variety of martini or coupe glass affectionally known as a Nick and Nora glass, named in honor of the fictional 1930s-era husband and wife sleuths, Nick and Nora Charles.
TIME (ACTIVE) | 10 M
TOTAL | 10 M
1 SERVING
| 3 oz
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make the chai syrup
Heat the spices in a dry saucepan over medium-low heat until aromatic, about 1 minute. Add the boiling water and black tea; stir. Remove from heat and allow to steep for 5 minutes. Strain, reserving the liquid in a clean saucepan. Reheat the infused tea just to the boil. Stir in sugar. Simmer for 3-5 minutes until syrup begins to thicken. Remove from heat and let cool. Refrigerate any unused portion for up to two weeks.
make the cocktail
Place all ingredients in a shaker filled with ice. Strain into a glass.
If you don’t have Nick and Nora or martini glassware, any glass with a 5-to-6-ounce capacity will do.
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