LV Swaroop Wins MONIN Cup 2026 India Finals, Advances to Global Competition
LV Swaroop from Taal Bar, Bengaluru, won the MONIN Cup 2026 India Finals, a national bartending competition with over 1,000 participants. The event featured 13 finalists from four regional rounds and was held at Tropika Brewing Co., Marathahalli. Swaroop's winning cocktail, "Mystery Speaker," combined MONIN Elderflower Syrup with cucumber, pineapple, tequila, lime, and tonic water, inspired by a long-standing friendship. Runners-up Jeshika Thami and Harsita Ghatge, along with Best Innovative Drink winner Sankalp Tembe, were also recognized. Swaroop will represent India at the global finals in Paris in December 2026.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (75–75/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
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thehindu broke this story on 7 Aug, 06:05 am. Other outlets followed.
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