India, July 17 -- From banana-infused tequila to cocktails with edible paint, these Indian bars aren't just mixing drinks, they're shaking up Asia's drinking culture. When Asia's 50 Best Bars 2025 list was unveiled in Macau this week, all eyes were on the continent's rising stars in the cocktail world. The top spot went to Hong Kong's Bar Leone, a Negroni-first bar with serious Italian flair. But for Indian drinkers and global mixology fans alike, the real buzz came from back home where 5 Indian bars cracked the Top 50, each one bringing a bold, local flavour to the global stage. Here's a look at them.

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