Mumbai is synonymous with a host of food and drinks: vada pav, Bombil Fry, cutting chai and now, the AER gin. The brainchild of Four Seasons Hotel Mumbai and Stranger & Sons, a leading Indian craft gin brand, the bespoke spirit is the new (and exclusive) kid on the block that can only be found in the hotel’s iconic rooftop bar.
Paying homage to the city’s maritime heritage, the AER gin has been crafted with a unique blend of coastal botanicals, including Tamarind, Kokum, Mangosteen and Juniper. To cement this identity as the city’s local brew, the AER gin carries the tag of “Spirit of The City by The Sea”.
The best part about the AER gin is that you can drink it plain with soda—to experience its enriching flavours in full—or switch it up as the base in a delicious cocktail. In fact, Alexandre Renoue, Beverage Manager at Four Seasons Hotel Mumbai, has a number of them in the offing—an AER Gin Gimlet with a Kokum Cordial, refreshing Gin Spritz, a classic G&T…and the list goes on.
The coastal theme of the AER gin is amplified by the specially curated nautical decor of the rooftop bar, which recently bagged the Times Food & Nightlife Awards 2024 for ‘Best Ambience in a Bar’, and featured among the ‘Great Bars of the World’ by 2024 Icons of Drinks. Overlooking the glittering waters of the Arabian Sea, the AER bar has been designed to resemble the interiors of a yacht; desk-style seating, maritime art adorning the walls and the floors featuring the trademark stripes.
The bar’s unique aura adds to the experience of sipping on the exclusive gin that’s infused with coastal flavours. In short, if you’re seeking a day out at sea, but don’t actually want to cruise around in high waters, an afternoon washing down AER gin at the rooftop bar is as close as it gets.
