Serves: 1 • Time: 15 minutes
A boozy version of traditional Thai iced tea, Rum Cha-Yen calls for infusing Thai tea leaves directly into rum, making the tea flavor even more concentrated. The sub-recipes for syrups here can also be used in other preparations.
INGREDIENTS
- 2 oz. Thai Tea-Infused Dark Rum (recipe below)
- 1½ oz. Sweetened Condensed Milk Syrup (recipe below)
- ¾ oz. amaro, preferably Amaro Averna
- Ice
- Soda water
- Angostura bitters (optional)
DIRECTIONS
In a cocktail shaker, combine the Thai Tea-Infused Dark Rum, Sweetened Condensed Milk Syrup, and amaro. Fill with ice and shake well. Strain into a chilled glass filled with ice. Top with soda water and garnish with a few drops of bitters.
Thai Tea-Infused Dark Rum
INGREDIENTS
- 1 cup dark rum
- 3 Tbsp. tea leaves from the Wangderm Thai Iced Tea Kit
DIRECTIONS
In a small bowl or container, combine the rum and tea leaves. Allow the mixture to infuse for 10 to 12 minutes, then strain into a jar. The syrup can be refrigerated for up to 1 month.
Sweetened Condensed Milk Syrup
INGREDIENTS
- 7 oz. sweetened condensed milk
- 2 Tbsp. brown sugar
DIRECTIONS
In a small bowl or container, combine the sweetened condensed milk with the brown sugar and ½ cup hot water. Stir until combined. The syrup can be refrigerated for up to 2 weeks.
