India, March 3 -- Concept bars and intentionally crafted, artisanal cocktails when gauged across the Indian landscape, are no longer niche indulgences. From hyperlocal ingredients to storytelling menus and immaculately immersive interiors, drinking has extended far beyond routine consumption. Instead, it's been confidently treading the terrain of curated experiences.

Safe to say, drinking has extended far beyond routine consumption and those holding the show at the bars now being both curators and creators alongside being mixologists and bartenders. One of these experts is Noel Mendes, Director of Food and Beverage at Four Seasons Hotel, Mumbai, who loves delving into the art of pouring curations.

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