What’s in a drink? Everything! The power of a drink to transform your dining experience is impeccable! Whether it’s a glass of warm mulled wine bringing Christmas to our table or a cup of freshly brewed specialty coffee, invigorating our senses in Bengaluru’s nippy weather, we’ve curated the CT Round-Up of the 6 best drinks we’ve sipped in 2024.
6 Best Drinks In Bengaluru In 2024
1. High Tea At The Palms Brew & Kitchen
A cocktail that has lured me back to The Palms Brew & Kitchen time and again is the gin-infused High Tea. This drink invokes nostalgia while sitting on the throne of innovation. With Greater Than Gin as its base, orange blossom water, lemongrass and Early Grey tea flavour profiles, High Tea is love at first sip. Served with a Mom’s Magic Butter Cookie laced in lemon juice, it adds an extra punch to the zesty, fizzy, perfectly balanced cocktail.
Where: 4/A2, Puttenhalli, Kothanur Main Road, JP Nagar, Bangalore
When: 12 pm to 12 am
Cost: ₹499
2. Merry Mistletoe Mulled Wine At Smoke House Deli
There’s nothing quite complementing Bengaluru’s nippy weather and Lavelle Road’s Christmassy vibe than a glass of Merry Mistletoe Mulled Wine at Smoke House Deli. The crowning jewel of Smoke House Deli’s winter menu, this mulled wine comes in a 1-litre pitcher. Made with red wine, brandy, port wine, orange, cranberry and spices, it feels like a hug in a glass! We wouldn’t be exaggerating if we were to call it one of the best mulled wines of Bengaluru!
Where: 52/ 53, Ground Floor, Lavelle Road, Bangalore
When: 10 am to 1 am
Cost: ₹2000 for 1-litre pitcher
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3. Gondhoraj Shikanji At Oh! Calcutta
Gondhoraj lemon rightly AKA ‘king of aromas’ makes its way to many dishes of Oh! Calcutta’s expansive menu. But where it truly stands out is in its housemade shikhanji. As a fresh lime soda loyalist, Gondhoraj Shikanji not only cut through the richness of the kosha and deep-fried chops, but its distinct fragrance lingers in your palate much before you’ve left the table.
Where: 14, Opposite Karnataka State Pollution Board, Church Street, Bangalore
When: 12 pm to 3:30 pm and 7 pm to 11 pm
Cost: ₹225
4. Zeus At Gaia
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Ever tasted mocktails so good that it would leave any cocktail behind? That’s Zeus for me! Served at Gaia, Bengaluru’s progressive vegetarian fine-dining space, this coffee, almond and orange-forward drink is like liquid marzipan. Luxuriant yet earthy, Zeus would highly appeal to cold brew fans and those looking for the perfect dessert drink! It’s a clutter breaker in the mocktail scene jaded by overly sweet, fruity and fizzy drinks.
Where: 283, Phase 6, KR Layout, Outer Ring Road, JP Nagar, Bangalore
When: 12 pm to 3:30 pm and 6:30 pm to 11:30 pm
Cost: ₹390
5. Salted Honey Latte At Muro
A coffee recco from Muro in a drinks round-up?! Well, don’t be surprised because this cocktail-forward pan-Asian restaurant has a Salted Honey Latte, as a part of its weekend breakfast menu and it’s nothing short of splendid! * Coming from a very hard-to-please coffee lover* Lightly salted wild honey meets specialty brew— sourced from Chikkamagaluru’s Kalledevarapura Estate— which is then dealt with precision in the hands of a refined barista. We’re salivating already!
Where: 5, Museum Road, Shanthala Nagar, Ashok Nagar, Church Street, Bangalore
When: 9 am to 1 am (Saturday and Sunday)
Cost: ₹245
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6. Rose Kombucha At The Kind
I had a surprising revelation at The Kind, Bengaluru’s favourite vegetarian cafe, when I chanced upon their Rose Kombucha, a deviation from my usual coffee order. The Kind’s kombuchas are hidden gems waiting to be discovered. The fermented tea with hints of rose, is refreshing with subtle notes that can easily complement any order of your choice.
Where: 1316/F, 9th Cross, 80 Feet Road, JP Nagar, Bangalore
When: 8 am to 11 pm
Cost: ₹250
Now that we’ve given you our round-up of the best drinks in Bengaluru in 2024, which one of these are you eager to try?
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