To make the syrup: Combine water, sugar, cinnamon sticks, whole cloves and nutmeg in a small saucepan. Simmer until reduced by half, and then steep the chai tea bags in the syrup for 5 minutes. Strain the syrup, transfer to a glass container and chill until ready to use

To make the drink, combine the rye whiskey, fresh squeezed clementine juice, lemon juice, and simple syrup in a cocktail shaker over ice. Shake vigorously and strain into a chilled glass or serve over ice. Garnish with a cherry.