Picante Named Top Cocktail of 2025

In 2025, the most popular cocktail was Picante, which has a mix of spicy, sweet, and tangy flavors.

Many bartenders and mixologists in Mumbai, India, voted for it because it tastes great and is well-balanced.

Tequila was named the spirit of the year.

Other popular drinks included Martini, Negroni, and Paloma.

Bartenders also talked about ingredients they want to experiment with in 2026, like Malabar spinach berry and Michinga leaves.

They also shared their favorite cocktails and the ones that sold the most at their bars.

Agave was chosen as the sweetener that will shine in 2026 because of its clean, natural sweetness.