SPIRIT OF THE MONSOON

Rain-Soaked Cocktail Traditions Across Cultures

- By Aditi Malhotra

There's something deeply comforting about sipping a drink while it rains. The air cools, the earth smells different, and time slows down in a way that makes you want to linger. Whether it's under the shade of a coconut tree or curled up on a balcony, rain just makes everything taste better, especially your drink. Here in Goa, the monsoon is more than just a season. It's a reset button. Locals breathe a little easier, the tourists thin out, and the fields begin to glow a green you don't quite see any other time of And while many stay indoors with hot chai and year bhajiyas, those in the know reach for a small glass of feni.