In India, a cup of piping hot chai is the perfect beginning and end to the day. If you’re among those who find tea time almost scared, shake and stir things up with these innovative spins on classic cocktails – each reworked to infuse the heady essence of chai, in honour of International Tea Day. From a ginger-spiced Chai Whiskey Sour to a fruity Chai Sangria, the sharp but creamy Chaitini and the tropical Mai Chai – find yourself spoilt for choice with these simple but sophisticated recipes below.