Thai Iced Tea Cocktail
A boozy twist on the iconic Thai street drink, combining the distinctive orange-hued tea with rum and cream for a tropical indulgence popular in beach bars throughout Southeast Asia.
- 1½ ozwhite rum
- 3 ozthai tea(brewed and chilled)
- 1 ozcondensed milk
- ½ ozheavy cream
- Star anise and mint spriggarnish
- 1Brew Thai tea strong and chill completely.
- 2Add rum, chilled tea, and condensed milk to a shaker with ice.
- 3Shake until well chilled.
- 4Strain into a highball glass over fresh ice.
- 5Float cream on top by pouring over the back of a spoon.
- 6Garnish with star anise and mint.
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Thai iced tea (cha yen) has been a staple of Thai cuisine since the 1940s, with its distinctive orange color coming from food coloring and sometimes star anise. The cocktail version emerged in Thailand's tourist areas as a way to offer visitors a familiar flavor with a kick.
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