Aman Dua is the Founder of CBD, a pioneering cocktail-forward space & Co-Founder of 403 Forbidden Bar, Bengaluru. He is one of India’s most respected mixologists and beverage consultants, with over 16 years of experience shaping some of the country’s most progressive bar programs. Known for his deeply method-driven yet narrative-led approach, he has played a pivotal role in redefining how cocktails are conceptualised, consumed, and culturally contextualised in India. Over the years, Aman has consulted on and built multiple bar programs across India, each rooted in a strong point of view ere technique, regionality, and storytelling coexist seamlessly. Widely recognised as a top mixologist, Aman is often described as a “master of storytelling in a glass.” His cocktails go beyond flavour, drawing inspiration from local produce, fermentation traditions, and modern culinary techniques such as sous-vide, clarification, controlled batching, and house fermentations.
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