Mead is taken into account one of many oldest alcohols on the planet, and a handful of homegrown manufacturers—like Moonshine Meadery—are bringing it again to the forefront. You will get a peek into the way it’s made at their meadery excursions that occur each Sunday. Cofounders Rohan Rehani and Nitin Vishwas will start by taking you thru the journey of mead and the creation of Moonshine. Take pleasure in a guided tasting session of mead from across the nation—together with Moonshine’s flagship meads—and revel in munchies like sandwiches, chips, dips and extra by Nomad Meals Mission—a homegrown condiment model.
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Get a historical past lesson on Mumbai and cocktails

Mumbai-based author Priyanko Sarkar, who writes all issues drinks and journey, leads a number of heritage walks within the metropolis (underneath the title Previous Ahead), lots of them centred round Mumbai’s relationship with drinks, ice, espresso and extra. Most not too long ago in June, he led a stroll from the long-lasting Flora Fountain in Fort to the Taj Mahal Palace lodge, taking friends by means of the once-legendary celebration spots of the town and Mumbai’s oldest surviving cocktail.
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Sip and swirl at beautiful vineyards

Be taught the artwork of seeing, swirling, sniffing, sipping and savouring wines so you’ll be able to exhibit your expertise at your subsequent soiree. Head to Sula vineyards (e book right here) in India’s wine capital Nashik for a guided group tour or a non-public expertise, adopted by a wine tasting and scrumptious meals at certainly one of their eating places. Take a day journey from Bengaluru to Nandi Hills for a winery tour and wine tasting at Grover Zampa Vineyards (e book right here), and should you’re in Pune, take a three-hour street journey to Akluj for a wine expertise on the Fratelli Property (e book right here). Stroll alongside the vines, study positive wines from a sommelier and revel in a made-to-order meal.

Go to experiential liquor shops

Gone are the times when the one manner to purchase liquor was from a crowded neighbourhood retailer or a hurried cease at an airport duty-free store. A brand new crop of liquor shops in India are encouraging guests to take their time shopping for alcohol, and expertise it earlier than making a purchase order. In the event you’re in Hyderabad or Bengaluru, head to Tonique, the place you will get all the things you want for an expensive house bar—from Indian and worldwide alcohol to bar provides. In Mumbai, head to the sprawling Mansionz by Dwelling Liquidz in Decrease Parel or the newly-opened The Liquor Retailer in Navi Mumbai. At these shops, you’ll be able to browse the well-stocked cabinets at your individual leisure and even join wine tasting classes.