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As mentioned in the February issue’s Colorado Liquor Cabinet, chefs around Denver use the Dancing Pines Chai Liqueur as a secret ingredient. However, spirit drinkers love it as well, which makes this Loveland product perfect for a chaitini.
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2 ounces Dancing Pines Chai Liqueur
1 ounce Dancing Pines Vodka
2 ounces half-and-half
Cinnamon stick
Directions:
Pour all liquid ingredients over ice in a martini shaker. Shake until chilled. Pour in martini glass, and garnish with a cinnamon stick.
—Image courtesy Breckenridge Distillery

