India, Aug. 16 -- India's bars have changed dramatically over the past decade. As drinkers travel more, experiment more, and develop a deeper appreciation for what's in their glass, the country's cocktail culture is entering a more confident phase, one that is increasingly shaped by local ingredients and homegrown ideas.

To understand where these conversations are headed, we invited a jury consisting of chefs, culinary experts, and thought leaders for the Travel + Leisure India & South Asia Delicious Dining Awards 2026 to share their perspectives. The Future of Flavour brings together their views on the ideas, ingredients, and trends that could shape Indian dining in the years ahead.

The Modern Cocktail Consumer Fourteen years behind t...