As the year draws to a close, Mirth Cocktail Bar is celebrating 2025 with a festive cocktail showcase that reflects how guest preferences have evolved over the past year. According to Omkar Vidhyadhar Parab, Head Mixologist at Mirth, the focus has clearly shifted towards cocktails that feel familiar yet exciting, offering comfort while still surprising the palate.

“The past year at Mirth showed us a clear shift in what guests are craving: cocktails that deliver a satisfying sense of familiarity combined with an exciting new twist,” Parab shared. “Our bar focused on finding that sweet spot, a mixological approach we call Global Mindful Mixology, and the results speak for themselves.”

The cocktails that defined Mirth’s 2025 menu honour classic structures while introducing bold, layered and contemporary flavour profiles. Each drink is designed to feel approachable, yet complex enough to leave a lasting impression.

Among the most loved festive cocktails is Picante Zaai, Mirth’s creative take on the classic Picante. The drink uses a Cafreal cordial inspired by Goa’s iconic Chicken Cafreal, bringing comforting spice and warmth into a cocktail that feels ideal for crisp winter evenings.

Another standout is Pour Me a Slice, a rich and savoury creation that blends Gouda and blue cheese-infused Dewars 12 with lemon, honey, bitters and cherry-hibiscus infused sake. The cocktail has become a favourite for guests looking for something indulgent and unconventional.

For those who prefer cleaner, brighter flavours, Clear Intention offers a clarified and elegant blend of Bacardi Carta Blanca, pineapple, lychee, basil and citrus. The result is a crisp, balanced drink that delivers depth without heaviness.

Highball lovers have gravitated towards Slow Current, made with tequila and mezcal, paired with lacto-fermented Indian plum soda and a touch of gundu chilli tincture. Finished with a sumac salt rim, the drink reflects Mirth’s ability to seamlessly blend global techniques with Indian ingredients.

Rounding off the list is Ground Control, a tropical yet nutty cocktail combining Bacardi Carta Blanca and Bacardi Ocho with orange liqueur, Mirth’s house-made peanut cashew orgeat and aromatic coffee bitters, making it a seasonal crowd-pleaser.

The festive line-up also includes Maria Sour, a thoughtful twist on a Tequila Sour made with kokum jaggery syrup and fresh lemon, topped with tomato dust. The name reflects its cross-cultural roots, with tequila from Mexico and kokum and jaggery from Goa, bringing warmth and cheer to the festive season.

Beyond alcoholic creations, Mirth has also seen growing interest in zero-proof and umami-driven cocktails, highlighting that guests today are seeking depth and complexity rather than just sweetness. By embracing mindful mixology, Mirth continues to push boundaries and set new benchmarks for modern social dining experiences in India.