Thai Tea Dream

The Thai Tea Dream is a delightful cocktail with a sweet, creamy, and slightly spicy flavor. It's a rich and smooth drink with a hint of bitterness from the tea and a subtle kick from the rum. This tropical concoction is a perfect balance of flavors and textures, making it a unique and refreshing choice for any occasion.

Thai Tea Dream

A delightful cocktail with a sweet, creamy, and slightly spicy flavor, featuring Thai tea mix, white rum, and a floating layer of half-and-half.

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Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons Thai tea mix
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup half-and-half
  • 1.50 ounces white rum
  • 1 cup ice cubes

Instructions

  1. Brew the tea by combining the Thai tea mix and boiling water in a heatproof container, allowing it to steep for 5 minutes, then strain the tea into a pitcher.
  2. Sweeten the tea by stirring in the granulated sugar until dissolved, and allow it to cool to room temperature.
  3. Fill a tall glass with ice cubes, then pour the white rum over the ice.
  4. Slowly pour the cooled tea over the ice and rum, leaving about an inch of space at the top of the glass.
  5. Gently pour the half-and-half over the back of a spoon, allowing it to float on top of the tea.
  6. Give the cocktail a gentle stir before drinking to mix the layers together.