Ingredients
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For the Chai Spice Mix:
- 3 tablespoons ground ginger
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon ground cardamom
- 1 tablespoon ground allspice
- 1 tablespoon ground cloves
For the Spiced Cider:
- 3 cups apple cider
- 2–3 teaspoons of the Chai Spice Mix (to taste)
For the Floats:
- The spiced cider
- Ginger beer or seltzer
- Vanilla ice cream
- Whipped cream
- Additional chai spice
- Cinnamon sticks
- Spiced rum or bourbon, optional
Instructions
For the Chai Spice Mix:
- Mix together the spices in an airtight container. Seal and store in the pantry for several months.
For the Spiced Cider:
- Place the apple cider in a medium pot and add in the spices.
- Bring to a gentle simmer over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally. Simmer for 5 minutes and then remove the pot from the heat.
- Allow the cider to cool to room temperature.
- Chill if using later.
For the Floats:
- Add 2-3 scoops of ice cream to your serving glasses.
- Pour some of the cooled spiced cider over top. If using rum/bourbon, add a splash of that as well.
- Top each float off with a little ginger beer or seltzer and gently stir to mix.
- Garnish each glass with whipped cream, a sprinkling of the chai spice, and a cinnamon stick. Serve immediately.