India, Oct. 23 -- Do you remember what you felt when you first heard the term 'chai tea latte'? It was probably a chuckle with a sense of amusement over the whitewashed world finally waking up to the delectable aroma and aura of our good, old desi chai.

Now if you're truly, truly a chai-holic, you know a steaming hot cup is the perfect accompaniment to merrymaking.

How about we add some booze to it?

Let the recipes below wake you up to the delicious and happy-high virtues of creamy, chai cocktails!

Ingredients: Instant chai powder - 1tsp (or one chai tea bag), hot water - 1 ounce, ice, milk - 2 ounces, gin - 1.5 ounce, maple syrup - 3/4 ounce, amaretto liquer: 1/2 ounce, nutmeg and star anise for garnish

Method: This drink best fits ...