The Silk Road
With bittersweet amaro and rye warmed by spiced chai and softened with evaporated milk, this is an ancient spice trail poured into a glass. For best results, use Lot No. 40 100% Rye Canadian Whisky and Averna Amaro Siciliano.Ingredients
Serves 1
1½ oz (45 ml) Averna Amaro Siciliano
½ oz (15 ml) Lot No. 40 100% Rye Canadian Whisky
4 oz (120 ml) cold chai tea*
1 oz (30 ml) evaporated milk
½ oz (15 ml) Simple Syrup, or to taste**
ground cinnamon, for garnish
1 lemon twist, for garnish
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, combine amaro, whisky, chai tea, evaporated milk and Simple Syrup. Add ice and shake for 5 to 7 seconds. Strain into a Collins glass over fresh ice. Garnish with cinnamon and lemon twist and serve.
- *To make chai tea, pour 4 oz (120 ml) boiling water over 2 chai tea bags and steep for 4 minutes. Remove tea bags and chill before using.
- **1:1 ratio of granulated sugar dissolved in boiling water. Allow to cool before using.