Nikhil Merchant

Nikhil Merchant, currently residing in Los Angeles is a Mumbai born food expert, restaurateur & writer (Nonchalant Gourmand) who strives to wed the flavours of food to the myriad moods of life.

Christmas cocktails.

Christmas cocktails with a dollop of dairy!

Love your cocktails? This Christmas, cavort with cocktails that feature an underrated element — dairy — and enjoy a unique component in your concoctions.

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Sip it, don’t ‘shoot’ it: The Tequila story!

Why is Tequila synonymous with shots? A slice of lime, a bump of salt is all one apparently needs when this drink is served—but there is more to this drink than just a heavy headiness and it doesn’t involve a shot glass.

What's a good riff on your negroni?

Negroni week: the reel negroni

If a cinematic character like James Bond could popularize a martini in almost all his movies, the silver screen is lit with many classics including the negroni. This sensuous drink finds it way into movie reels as also a certain Italian who pushed it to God-level on Instagram.

Negroni week

Negroni week: colour my negroni

Another year passes by, and it is almost fall — the most favorite time of the year along with an aptly-timed Negroni Week. To celebrate this ubiquitous classic, Nikhil Merchant highlights the finer nuances of this cocktail by colouring it up beyond its luscious red hue!