{
  "id": 6148226,
  "title": "Recipe of the day: Silky smoky hot buttered",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/07/recipe-of-the-day-silky-smoky-hot-buttered",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-07T15:07:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Citizen",
    "slug": "the-citizen",
    "url": "https://www.citizen.co.za/lifestyle/food-and-drink/recipes/recipe-for-the-day-silky-smoky-hot-buttered/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On cooler evenings, indulge in an aromatic cocktail that marries the fruity and smoky flavors of Johnnie Walker Black Label with the comforting warmth of chai. This short drink offers a delightful balance of sophistication and coziness, perfect for unwinding and enjoying the tranquil evening atmosphere. Created by Jonnie Walker, the recipe calls for five teaspoons of butter, 480 milliliters of chai, and five teaspoons of brown sugar. To prepare the base, melt the butter, chai, and brown sugar in a saucepan over medium heat and blend with a stick blender until smooth. Next, add 170 milliliters of Johnnie Walker Black Label to the mixture and blend once more before removing the pan from the heat. Once the concoction has cooled slightly, pour it into heatproof glasses and garnish each serving with a cinnamon stick.",
  "summary": "A silky, smoky, hot-buttered cocktail featuring Johnnie Walker Black Label and chai spices.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}