A Beginner’s Guide to Pairing Food with Whisky
With a few simple rules and some curiosity, anyone can begin to explore how food and whisky complement each other.
What Are Rail Drinks? The Anatomy of Your Cheapest Night Out
Rail drinks are the quiet champions of any bar. They may not come with fancy labels or high prices, but they offer exactly what many people want—a…
10 best cocktails to order at the bar
Cocktails are the best on many occasions, like a bachelor’s party, friends' get-togethers, or a beach party. And a seasoned bartender knows…
8 Tropical Cocktails You Can Make Without Rum
Tropical cocktails don’t always need rum to deliver that beachy vibe. With these 8 refreshing recipes, you can bring island flavours into your home…
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The Spirit of Cocktails: What’s Trending in Vodka Biz
The growing popularity of ready-to-drink (RTD) cocktails fuels up vodka sales by 32% of spirits volume and flavored vodka accounts for 21% of all…
What’s Trending in Whisky Industry for 2025
The market size of whisky industry has reached USD 2,389 Million in 2024 and is expected to grow at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 7.3% to…
Sparkling with Success: The Rise of Home-grown Alcohol Brands
By 2028, the alcohol market in India is anticipated to expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.8%.
What the Restaurant Industry Desperately Wants From Budget 2025
With the Union Budget 2025 around the corner, this pivotal industry is hopeful for policy changes that could propel it toward the ambitious goal of $…
Shaking Up the Biz: What’s Trending in Beverage Segment
These brands are also seeing a move towards premium, environmentally conscious packaging solutions that reflect both quality and responsibility,…
World Rum Day: Market, Trends & Growth
The south and west of India account for more than 55% of the country's rum consumption, mostly of dark rum.
Restaurant Brands Unveils Valentine's Day Delights
As Valentine's Day draws near, these restaurant chains excel in creating an exceptional experience for the occasion. Whether you're…
"Non-alcoholic Bev Crafted with Complexity and Creativity are on the Rise"
In an exclusive interaction with Restaurant India, Karan Khilnani of Pune's popular Elephant & Co talks about new trends, beverages and…
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Beyond Sweetness: Embracing Sugar-Free Libation in the World of Fine Spirits
As health-conscious consumers gravitate towards sugar-free drinks, a host of benefits comes to light. This movement isn't merely about…
The Distinctive Divide: Tonic Water vs. Soda
As we move forward, the trend towards healthier options will likely shape the landscape of both tonic water and soda, encouraging the consumption of…
At home party trend fueling the demand for cocktail mixers in India
This was a clear indicator of a trend, of a new age drinker with a more evolved palate, thirsty for more interesting options to top up his spirit, and hence an opportunity for products that enhance the home drinking occasion.
Turning hobby into business: How this entrepreneur created India's first cider brand
In an interaction with Restaurant India, Siddharth Sheth, CEO and Founder of Trillium Beverages which produces Thirsty Fox Cider in India talks about introducing India's first craft cider brand.
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Raising a Toast: This Home grown 'Gin' brand is all things natural, local
In an interaction with Restaurant India, Sakshi Saigal one of the Co-Founders at Stranger and Sons gin celebrates the agricultural might, entrepreneurial spirit and diverse cultures of India.
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Why Indian consumer is welcoming non-alcoholic beverages trend
As per a recent survey conducted, 81 percent of the Indian consumers stated that they are bored of Cola drinks and are open to new options.
How This Gin-Brand is making it to the globe during the pandemic
Talking to Restaurant India, Anand Virmani of Nao Spirits shares about their expansion plans and growth story.
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The Industry Should Focus on Wine Education, Says Sonal Holland
Master of Wine Sonal Holland stresses on the importance of formal wine education for Food and Beverage professionals through forums such as WSET (Wine & Spirit Education Trust).
What India's First French Sommelier Has to Say about the Potential of Wine Business
Talking to Restaurant India, French Sommelier, Magandeep Singh shares the importance of educating the masses about the quality of local spirits available in the market.
Why India Could be the Next Big Market for Whisky Lovers
Jeff Arnett, Master Distiller at world number one whisky brand Jack Daniel's is bringing that joy of journey to the Indian consumers.
How are you pairing your food with alcohol
Over the years, alcohol has come up as a major companion to food all credits to the ever evolving Indian palates which is undergoing a change.
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Stiff norms curbing profit growth in alcoholic beverages market in India: Moody's report
The different regulations and existence of central state tax (CST) payable on goods moving from one state to another are the biggest limit on growth, it said.