Madira is not just a cocktail book; it is a journey into India’s forgotten and overlooked drinking heritage, stretching from the forests of Central India to the coastal homes of Goa. < br> Through 101 recipes and rich cultural notes, Parag A. Shastry reveals how indigenous ingredients, rituals, and memories can inspire a distinctly Indian approach to mixology. < br> The book uncovers lost traditions of fermentation, local spirits, and region-led cocktails shaped by season, emotion, and place. < br> Each drink is rooted in cultural stories, reimagining the glass not merely as a vessel, but as a storyteller of India’s diverse drinking customs. < br> Standing at the intersection of heritage and innovation, Madira is part recipe book, part cultural archive, and a bold invitation for those who believe India’s spirit deserves its own voice.

Publisher: Rupa Publications India

Author: Parag A. Shastry

Pages: 344

ISBN: 9789370031265

Publication Date: 05 March 2026