EVENTS & POP-UPS

HOSPITALITY AS A PERFORMANCE

Where cocktails, cuisine, and culture come together — one story, one stage, one unforgettable night. Hospitality doesn’t end at the table — it travels, evolves, and performs. Mint’s curated pop-ups and experiential evenings blur the line between service and storytelling, creating moments where flavour meets sound, and people meet emotion.

The Spirited Woman | By Rajni Gill

Rajni Gill, Mixologist & CEO of Mint Hospitality, curates immersive bar experiences inspired by her travels across India’s Northeast, hills, heartlands, and coastlines. Each takeover is a sensory journey — where Khasi mandarin meets Lakadong turmeric, where the spice of Nagaland or the floral notes of Arunachal flow seamlessly into the glass. From the banks of the Parvati River in Kasol to the shores of Anjuna Beach in Goa and the backwaters of Kerala, her creations capture India’s landscape in every sip.

Featured Collaborations & Takeovers:

Raajkutir by IHCL SeleQtions – Kolkata: Signature bar takeover at Swig Bar celebrating
regional spirits and stories.

• Taj City Centre – Kolkata: A cocktail pop-up celebrating regional pours from five Indian states, inspired by Rajni Gill’s travel escapades across the country. Each drink drew from local ingredients, culinary traditions, and regional flavours, transforming food memories into cocktails that told stories of place and emotion.

• NYX Lounge Bar – Guwahati: Cocktail Workshop and live tasting series for bartenders and enthusiasts

• Abacus Brewery & Kitchen – Guwahati: Cocktail Story – Editions 1 & 2 — interactive evenings featuring region-inspired drinks, live music, and artisanal mixology. Each edition showcased cocktails from around the world, crafted with natural ingredients, homemade syrups, bitters, tinctures, and infused spirits, highlighting Rajni’s philosophy of mindful, sensory drinking.

These events have become a platform for regional expression and sustainable mixology, representing a bold new wave of Indian bar culture on the national stage.

Six Strings & A Frying Pan Nights , By Chef Arun Chanda & Rishi Chanda

A Mint signature experience conceptualised by Chef Arun Chanda and his musician brother Rishi Chanda, where food, cocktails, and music unite into one soulful performance. Each edition is a curated journey — chef-led menus and crafted drinks in sync with live music that mirrors the evening’s energy.

Concept Editions Include:

• Flower Power Night: Abacus Brewery & Kitchen, Guwahati: A tribute to the ’70s hippy movement and classic rock soundtracks of the ’60s & ’70s.

• Rock, Stock & Barrel: TYC, Shillong: A curated night where rock music meets bold flavours and handcrafted cocktails.

• Sufism – Concept Series: A soulful evening where food, drinks, and live Sufi music evoke peace and connection.

• Bong Swag – Abacus Brewery & Kitchen, Guwahati: A celebration of Bengali folk-rock, featuring fusion food and craft cocktails inspired by Kolkata’s cultural rhythm.

Each event transforms into a collective memory — where rhythm meets flavour, and hospitality transcends service to become emotion, movement, and art.

From rivers to rooftops, from kitchens to concert stages — Mint’s pop-ups celebrate India’s flavours and rhythm as one continuous story.