When the weather turns frosty and twinkling lights start to glow, nothing says cozy quite like a mug in hand. Frothy eggnog, steeped with chai tea and finished with a splash of bourbon, makes this chai eggnog worthy of sipping all season long.

Two glass mugs of creamy eggnog topped with star anise and cinnamon sticks sit on a wire cooling rack, surrounded by spices and festive decor.

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While my classic homemade eggnog has its place and mulled wine gets plenty of love at parties. This warm eggnog cocktail is the festive twist that I can make for one or make a large batch for a party.

Your holiday season didn't know it needed this boozy treat! Pro tip, I love dunking gingerbread cookies into my eggnog.

📖Why My Recipe Works

Cozy - Most eggnog cocktails are chilled, but this one is served warm, making it perfect for winter nights.
Bold flavors - Chai tea has a variety of spices, including cardamom, ginger, and cinnamon. These flavors mingle perfectly with the caramel notes of bourbon. Think more flavor, less sweet.

🧾Ingredient Notes

Eggnog Beverage - Use any kind of store-bought eggnog, even dairy-free.
Chai Tea - You need a couple of bags of your favorite chai tea. I don't recommend using a chai syrup which contains a hefty dose of sugar. When combined with the eggnog, it will be way too sweet.
Bourbon - You can also use rye or whiskey.

Overhead view of eggnog cocktail ingredients, including bourbon, eggnog beverage, chai tea bags, nutmeg, a grater, a frother, and a small bowl of liquid on a light surface.

⏲️How to Make Chai Eggnog

A stainless steel saucepan on a cooling rack contains steeping tea bags in creamy heated liquid, with nutmeg, vanilla, and a whisk nearby.

Don't boil the eggnog. Just bring it to a gentle simmer so it is warm enough for steeping.

A saucepan of chai next to a wire rack, with a mug of chai and tea bags, as a hand pours liquid from a small metal cup into the mug.

Measure 1 ½ cups of the spiced eggnog mixture, stir in the bourbon, and divide between two mugs.

A hand uses a milk frother in a glass mug filled with milk tea, next to two other glass mugs of milk tea on a round metal cooling rack.

Froth (or aggressively whisk) the remaining eggnog and top the mugs. Alternatively, you can top with whipped cream.

👩🏻‍🍳 Expert Tip

While bourbon eggnog is my favorite, try swapping out with brandy or dark rum.

Two glass mugs of frothy chai latte topped with star anise, placed on a round cooling rack with cinnamon sticks and spices scattered around.

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