American Craft Cocktail Week is being brought back to Mumbai from 25 May to 31 May 2026 as a week-long celebration of American whisky and cocktail culture. The second edition is being organised by All Things Nice on behalf of the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States. Exclusive cocktail menus are being presented across several leading bars and restaurants in Mumbai during regular service hours.
The initiative is being positioned as a platform through which Indian consumers are being introduced to the diversity and versatility of American whiskies. According to the organisers, the showcase has been designed to make American whisky more approachable through innovative cocktail experiences while also highlighting the creativity of Mumbai’s bartending community.
A wide range of American whisky brands is being featured during the event, including Evan Williams, Elijah Craig, Jack Daniel’s, Woodford Reserve, Maker’s Mark, Buffalo Trace, Sazerac Rye, Wild Turkey, Weller, Jim Beam, Templeton, and Michter’s. Nikhil Agarwal, Founder of All Things Nice, said, “The bar community in India is at its most creative right now.” He stated that the initiative was intended to encourage more consumers to explore American whiskies in an engaging and accessible format.
Participating venues include AER at Four Seasons Mumbai, Ekaa, Slink & Bardot, Akina, Kyma, Bombay Daak, Bonobo, Olive Bar & Kitchen, Woodside Inn, and Late Checkout among others. Through the citywide showcase, cocktail enthusiasts are being encouraged to discover new venues, flavours, and whisky-based creations across Mumbai’s growing hospitality and nightlife landscape.