Crafting emotions

Mixologist Atila Iskif talks about his love for the craft of mixing, working at high profile events, and more

- Swarna Srikanth

Atila Iskif, one of the world's renowned bartenders, was in India recently showcasing his magic towards alcoholic spirits and crafting impressive cocktails. Having trained over 2000 bartenders and participated in bar takeovers, 'Atila Barman' was engaged in lighting up the party of the Ambani's. He was invited to display his skills at the initial pre-wedding celebration of Anant Ambani and Radhi Merchant that took place earlier this year.

In an interview with The Free Press Journal, Atila recollected and shared some of the mixology moments from the high-profile event, including memorable celebrity interactions and standout recipes that left a lasting impression.

Excerpts from the interview:

It is said that the Ambani pre-wedding party didn't involve much alcohol. Did you craft cocktails or mocktails and more non-alcoholic drinks?

It's true that the party was less on alcohol. There was a strong focus on non-alcoholic beverages, but that only pushed us to get more creative.