Name: Spiked Pumpkin Chai Latte
Prep time: PT10MIN
Cook time: PT10MIN
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Drinks
Ingredients: 2 cups whole milk (or non-dairy milk of choice); 2 chai tea bags (or 2 teaspoons loose-leaf chai tea); 1/3 cup pumpkin puree; 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup; 1 tablespoon brown sugar (optional, to taste); 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 4 ounces bourbon or spiced rum (1 ounce per serving; adjust to taste); Whipped cream, cinnamon sticks, or star anise for garnish (optional)

Ingredients

2 cups whole milk (or non-dairy milk of choice)
2 chai tea bags (or 2 teaspoons loose-leaf chai tea)
1/3 cup pumpkin puree
2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
1 tablespoon brown sugar (optional, to taste)
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
4 ounces bourbon or spiced rum (1 ounce per serving; adjust to taste)
Whipped cream, cinnamon sticks, or star anise for garnish (optional)

Instructions

1
In a saucepan, gently heat milk over medium-low until steaming. Add chai tea bags and steep for 4-5 minutes, covered.
2
Remove tea bags. Whisk in pumpkin puree, maple syrup, brown sugar (if using), pumpkin pie spice, and vanilla extract. Continue whisking and heat another 2-3 minutes.
3
Remove from heat. Stir in bourbon or spiced rum, to taste.
4
Pour into mugs. Top with whipped cream, a dusting of cinnamon, and garnish with a cinnamon stick or star anise. Serve hot!

Spiked Pumpkin Chai Latte