On World Bartender Day, talented mixologist, Aashie Bhatnagar from Pune’s Cobbler and Crew on what sets her apart, representing India, and more
Aashie Bhatnagar has been crowned as the Best Bartender at 30 Best Bars India
Key Highlights
- Aashie Bhatnagar has been crowned as the Best Bartender at 30 Best Bars India
- This World Bartender Day, she shares what sets her apart in the evolving cocktail culture
- `I believe it is my ‘pocket dynamite’ personality`, says Bhatnagar
Aashie Bhatnagar from Pune’s Cobbler and Crew has had a stellar year, winning accolades in India and abroad. The 26-year-old has been crowned as the Best Bartender at 30 Best Bars India, and the esteemed World Class India Bartender of the Year 2023. Representing India at the World Class 2023 global finale in Sao Paulo, she made it to the top 12 and won People's Choice. When asked what keeps Bhatnagar going, she poses, “My greatest joy at work is being an engaging host to patrons and making them feel like the bar is their second home. Hosting is a love language that everyone understands.” This World Bartender Day, in an exclusive chat, the ‘pocket dynamite’ of Indian bartending shares what sets her apart, the evolving cocktail culture in India, and more.