Hyderabad : Zega, the Pan-Asian restaurant and bar at Sheraton Hyderabad Hotel, collaborated with the Institute of Flair & Mixology (IIFM) to host Modern Apothecary – Elixirs & Tonics, an exclusive bar takeover featuring mixologists Rahul and Renjith. The one-evening experience brought together traditional botanical ingredients and contemporary mixology, showcasing inventive cocktails inspired by the art of apothecary.
The specially curated menu featured creations such as Melon Farmer, Coconut Waters, Mango & Ashwagandha, Amla & Whisky, and Witchcraft. Each cocktail explored distinctive flavour combinations and innovative techniques, drawing on ingredients such as amla, ashwagandha, coffee, coconut water, mango ginger and traditional spices.
Among the highlights were a cocktail featuring caramelised amla paired with whisky and another combining ashwagandha, coffee and coconut water. Through these combinations, the experience demonstrated how familiar ingredients can be reinterpreted through contemporary cocktail craftsmanship. The evening unfolded in an apothecary-inspired setting, with botanical elements and distinctive cocktail presentations adding to the experience. Guests, including in-house patrons and cocktail enthusiasts, explored the menu during the exclusive takeover.
With Modern Apothecary, Zega continued to introduce creative food and beverage experiences that bring together inventive techniques, unexpected ingredients and contemporary interpretations of familiar flavours.
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