Name: Chai Blossom
Yield: Makes 4
Ingredients: 2 chai tea bags; 1/2 cup sugar; 1/2 cup fresh lime juice; 2-3 ounces club soda; Whole star anise pods; Lemon twists

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Recipe information

Yield
Makes 4

Ingredients

2 chai tea bags

1/2 cup sugar

1/2 cup fresh lime juice

2-3 ounces club soda

Whole star anise pods

Lemon twists

Preparation

Combine 2 chai tea bags and 1 cup boiling water in a small bowl; cover and let sit 8-10 minutes. Add 1/2 cup sugar; stir to dissolve. Discard tea bags and let cool. Stir chai syrup and 1/2 cup fresh lime juice in a pitcher to combine. Divide among 4 rocks glasses filled with ice and add 2-3 ounces club soda to each. Garnish with whole star anise pods and lemon twists.

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