Uttkarsh Anthwal - Reimagining The Familiar

Quinta Cantina, Goa

Head Bartender

Bartender

Making drinks for the future

From crafting unique but relatable drinks to experimenting with local spirits and tropical ingredients, Uttkarsh Anthwal (the_sip_sage) is the man who will always make sure you connect with what's in your glass. Whether you're looking for flair bartending, masterclass on cocktail clarificaion and homemade infusions, or just want a signature serve crafted especially for the occasion, this engineer-turned-bartended does it all, and does it well.

Awards and Recognition

World Class India

Top 6, 2025

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Recipes and Articles

A short glass of orange cocktail with a foamy top and a spiced citrus garnish sits on a marble countertop; bottles are blurred in the background.

The Singleton Plus Two Cocktail

Beyond The Classics: Fruit-Forward Whisky Experiments With Johnnie Walker Black Label

On World Whisky Day, Kolkata’s Nutcase, a limited-seating cocktail parlour, built whisky cocktails where pulpy, crispy fruits met Johnnie Walker Black Label’s balanced profile of smoke, fruit, and spice.

A close-up of a cocktail in a coupe glass with a reddish liquid and an orange sugar rim.

The Jimmy Conway Cocktail

Whisky Experiments For World Whisky Day: A Touch Of Spice With Johnnie Walker Black Label

The World Whisky Day 2026 saw Americano, from Mumbai, reimagine whisky cocktails with a distinctly spicy touch. Using Johnnie Walker Black Label as a base, the bar delivered a balanced mix of sugar and spice, and all things whisky.

A red cocktail in a martini glass garnished with an orange twist sits on a dark countertop in a dimly lit bar or restaurant.

Old Pal Cocktail

When Coffee Met Johnnie Walker Black Label: Whisky Experiments Brings New Brews On World Whisky Day

Modern-day speakeasy Lair, from Delhi, redefined the role of coffee in a whisky cocktail for World Whisky Day 2026. With Johnnie Walker Black Label as a base, the bar delivered three distinct cocktails, balancing bitter, nutty, sweet, and oaky flavours.

A glass of dark amber cocktail with an orange peel garnish, placed on a white surface against a plain white background.

Blue Rob Roy Cocktail

The Blue Rob Roy cocktail is a simple, smoky-sweet drink made with blended scotch and sweet vermouth for a smooth and subtle herbal flavour with a classic character.

Fresh, Yet Aged: Johnnie Walker Whisky Experiments Breaks The Norm of Whisky Cocktails

Bengaluru’s Bar Spirit Forward took charge of creating cocktails that challenged the idea of what fresh can mean for an aged whisky like the Johnnie Walker Black Label.