{
  "id": 3971009,
  "title": "India's Top Bartenders Compete In Mumbai For The Crown Of Grand Gold Maestro",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/indias-top-bartenders-compete-in-mumbai-for-the-crown-of-grand-gold",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-28T12:48:38.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/mumbai/indias-top-bartenders-compete-in-mumbai-for-the-crown-of-grand-gold-maestro"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Mumbai hosted India's top bartenders for the inaugural Bar Maestro competition on Thursday. Organized by liquor manufacturer ABD Maestro and beverage educator Tulleho, the event aimed to celebrate India's finest bartending talent. Over 350 participants from across the country battled for the title of Grand Gold Maestro. The competition pushed competitors to create innovative mixology inspired by the five elements of nature - Earth, Water, Fire, Air, and Space - using three contemporary Indian spirits as base. Judges from the industry evaluated each cocktail on technical precision, flavor balance, creative storytelling, and presentation. Delhi-based Yumit Kumar from The First Floor emerged victorious, crafting a cocktail that masterfully incorporated all five elements. Runner-up honors went to Thane Traffic Police's Rakhis to Helmetless Riders and Delhi's Houz Cafe for record-breaking sales during the Bar Maestro tour.",
  "summary": "Mumbai: About 16 of India's best bartenders gathered in Mumbai on Thursday to win the first ever Bar Maestro competition. Delhi-based Yumit Kumar was crowned as the Grand Gold Maestro at the first ever competition, which was participated by more than 350 bartenders from across the country. ABD Maestro And Tulleeho Launch National Platform For Bar Talent In a first of its kind national-level…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}