New Delhi: India is witnessing a quiet revolution in its drinking culture. A growing number of millennials and Gen Z consumers are redefining how they socialise—not with shots and hangovers, but with clean, conscious choices. The trend of mindful drinking and alcohol-free lifestyles is gaining momentum, driven by a deeper focus on wellness, mental health, and intentional living.
Non-alcoholic beverages are no longer limited to sugary sodas and fruit punches. Today, the shelves and bar menus are stocked with zero-proof spirits, botanical mocktails, fermented teas, and adaptogenic drinks that promise not just flavour but functionality. Whether it’s a sparkling kombucha, a ginger-turmeric shrub, or a cucumber-elderflower spritz, the modern sober-curious drinker is spoiled for choice.
When we talk about cocktails or moctails in India, one name that comes to the mind for the finest in Delhi are by Santanu Chandana, Mixologist, HOME, Delhi, serving the best and teaching the practices to follow te right trends on time, while during the conversation Shantanu shared a few points that talk about how wellness and cocktails go hand-in-hand with wellness and how the journey of cocktails is taking a turn and gearing up for better in India.
Santanu shared that Wellness mocktails are non-alcoholic drinks that do more than just look good on Instagram—they’re like spa treatments for your insides. Crafted with healing herbs, spices, roots, and fruits, these drinks are designed to calm your nerves, boost your mood, and cleanse your soul.
Wellness cocktails on the rise in India
Santanu, during the conversation, shared, “We believe wellness isn’t a trend—it’s tradition. Long before it made its way to bar menus, Indian households were already embracing mindful living. From holy basil to ginger, honey to lavender—these weren’t just ingredients, they were remedies passed down by ancestors who knew how to cure a cold, boost energy, or calm the soul—without needing Google, and we believe to follow at HOME.”
In 2025, the world has finally caught on, and so have the bars. Our mocktail program is inspired by the 7 chakras of the human body, with each drink carefully crafted around one wellness-forward ingredient that helps you realign, refresh, or simply reboot. It’s farm-to-glass meets ancient wisdom, designed for modern sippers who like their health with a twist.
Whether you’re looking to awaken your third eye or just hydrate in style, we’ve got the perfect pour for your path to balance.
What is mindful drinking?
Zero-proof alcohol or zero-proof cocktails offer all the flavour, complexity, and celebration—without the hangover. People today are starting their meals with healthy drinks like kombucha or herb-infused sodas that feel fresh, fun, and functional. Alcohol is no longer a default choice—many now enjoy warm, alcohol-free drinks with cinnamon, honey, or citrus that still feel special and celebratory.
Wellness has become the main ingredient across the entire dining journey, and in drinking also people are also making mindful choices to choose the best and enjoy their bar experiences.