In a bold new chapter for Mumbai’s bar culture, Maikada, nestled inside The Shalimar Hotel at Kemps Corner has launched a narrative-driven cocktail experience titled ‘City on the Rocks’. This concept reimagines the classic cocktail menu, paying tribute to the pulse and personality of Mumbai through flavour, emotion, and storytelling.

Curated in collaboration with Good Times & Co., the menu celebrates six legendary neighbourhoods: Dadar Market, Chor Bazaar, Kala Ghoda, Juhu Beach, Bandra-Worli Sea Link, and Kemps Corner. Each cocktail isn’t just a drink, it’s a story in a glass, introduced through an experience card that blends emotion (like nostalgia, chaos, and comfort) with flavour cues (such as floral, citrusy, and spiced), and even a blind tasting element for added surprise.

Signature drinks like ‘Horn Ok Please’ (vodka with a ghati masala-honey cordial) and ‘Aam-chi 36’ (a tequila-based mix with mango, agave, and tajin) reflect Maikada’s commitment to authentic, spirit-forward concoctions that let bold local ingredients shine.

Complementing the cocktails is a thoughtful menu of small plates that remix regional favourites, from Mini Vada Pav with zingy pudina chutney to Chicken Tikka with mango-mustard glaze and Beetroot Sliders topped with candied orange.

Yash Advani, Founder of Maikada and the third-generation owner of The Shalimar Hotel, shared, “I’ve always wanted a bar that felt like Mumbai, loud in flavour, soft in the right corners, and never boring. City on the Rocks captures the city as we know it, not filtered or polished, but complex and full of soul. It’s chaotic. It’s home, just served with better ice.”

With ‘City on the Rocks’, Maikada has stirred up more than cocktails, it’s serving a fresh cultural experience rooted in the city’s flavour and spirit.