Chai & Vodka? The Perfect Indian Blend

Alcohol – is not just a word but a whole new wave of emotions starts going through our minds when we hear it. What is so exciting about it? We feel nauseous and have headaches while we wake up drunk the next morning, so why do people like the go again and again into the drunk arms of alcohol? Well, it’s about memories. The headache and hangover might extend a day or two but the memories last forever. And when we talk about the big grand Indian weddings – alcohol is a must. But Indians don’t like the touch of western drinks in everything when it comes to weddings – ‘Desi’ is all we like to go!

For The Honey Chai Syrup

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Honey (1/2 cup)

The headache and hangover might extend a day or two but the memories last forever. And when we talk about the big grand Indian weddings – alcohol is a must.

Vanilla Extract (1 teaspoon)

Chai Tea (4 bags)

Vanilla sugar (Optional for the glass rims)

For The Martini

Vodka (3 tablespoons)

Espresso (2 tablespoons)

Kahlúa (3 tablespoons)

Coconut Milk (2 tablespoons)

Nutmeg and Star Anise (Optional for serving)

How To Make It

Bring a medium pot and preheat for about 2-5 minutes until you see some steam coming from the sides. Add ½ cup of water and leave it there with a lid on top to boil.

For making the syrup, bring the honey with the tea bags to boil and boil this mixture for another 3-5 minutes until you see the colour of the water change completely. For knowing whether it has come to a boil, you can check for water bubbles and steam coming from the water itself.

Turn off the heat and let it rest for a minute, now add the vanilla and as for the syrup – you are all done. This much amount of syrup is more than enough for about 5-6 drinks.

If you like the taste of vanilla, now is the time you can spread it all over the rim of your glass. It will add the desired taste and smell.

Take a cocktail shaker as it's time for the real deal now. Put 1-2 tablespoons of the Honey Chai Syrup that we made earlier and mix it with the rest of the ingredients – i.e., Kahlúa, Espresso, Vodka, and Coconut Milk.

Shake the mixture for around 1 minute but vigorously and pour it into a glass.

You can garnish it with grated nutmeg and star anise if you do feel like and voila! You have the right amount of ‘Desi’ for your wedding.

From the February 2023 issue of FHM India.