India, Sept. 12 -- There's something about stepping through an unmarked door or entering a hidden passage only to find yourself transported into a dimly lit bar with vibrant tunes and tantalising concoctions. This allure of a speakeasy bar is not something new. In fact, this concept that was born out of necessity in 1920s America is one that continues to inspire some of the world's most exciting drink experiences today.

Speakeasies first emerged during the Prohibition era in the United States, when the production and sale of alcohol was outlawed nationwide. During this ban, illicit drinking establishments flourished underground, accessible only to those who knew. Back then, passwords were needed to enter and bartenders curated concoction...