Masala Chai Piña Colada

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Primary Ingredient: Masala Chai Tea

A Brief History of a  Masala Chai Piña Colada

A tropical twist with a warming spice profile, the Masala Chai Piña Colada replaces rum with freshly brewed masala chai tea. The warming spices of chai, cinnamon, cardamom, ginger and clove, echo many of the flavour notes found in spiced rum, making it an excellent alcohol-free substitute in tropical drinks. 

Combined with pineapple and cream of coconut, this mocktail delivers a creamy, refreshing drink with a subtle spiced finish.

Taste and Flavour Profile

The Masala Chai Piña Colada is smooth, creamy and gently spiced.

• Tropical and Fruity – Pineapple juice provides the classic Piña Colada base

• Creamy and Smooth – Coconut milk adds body and richness

• Warm and Spiced – Masala chai brings cinnamon, cardamom and ginger notes

• Refreshing and Balanced – A lightly sweet tropical finish

Food Pairing

Piña Coladas are a perfect match for a variety of dishes, especially those with a hint of tropical flair:

• Seafood: Pair your Piña Colada with grilled shrimp, coconut-crusted fish, or a seafood ceviche for a taste of the ocean.

• Tropical Fruits: Serve the cocktail alongside a fruit salad featuring mangoes, papayas, and kiwis for an explosion of tropical flavours.

• Spicy Foods: The Piña Colada's creamy sweetness provides a pleasant contrast to spicy dishes like Caribbean jerk chicken or Thai curry.

• Desserts: Consider indulging in coconut-flavoured desserts like coconut cream pie or pineapple upside-down cake to complement the cocktail's flavours.

Bar Equipment

• Boston shaker
• Hurricane glass
• Jigger
• Mexican elbow

Ingredients

• 50ml Chai Masala Tea - 3g per 100ml
• 40ml Cream of coconut
• 40ml Pineapple juice
• 10ml Freshly squeezed lime juice
• Crushed ice
• Garnish: Pineapple wedge, maraschino cherry and cocktail umbrella

Method

• Steep 6g of Chai Masala Tea in 200ml boiled water for 5 minutes and strain (you’re steeping extra as the tea blend will absorb some of the liquor) 
• Add the tea, cream of coconut, pineapple juice and lime into a shaker with ice and vigorously shake
• Strain into a hurricane glass filled with crushed ice
• Garnish with a pineapple wedge, maraschino cherry and cocktail umbrella

Why Masala Chai Works

Masala chai contains many of the same warm spices often found in spiced rum, including cinnamon, ginger and clove, which makes it a natural alcohol-free substitute while still providing depth and complexity in tropical drinks.