Ummrao Saaj Launches Monsoon Notes With Cherrapunji Craft Gin
Ummrao Saaj Monsoon Notes pairs Cherrapunji Eastern Craft Gin with modern Indian cuisine in Mumbai from August 1-14, 2026.
Prajakta Sanjay Warwadkar 
MUMBAI, August 1, 2026 — Ummrao Saaj has introduced Monsoon Notes, a limited-time culinary collaboration with Cherrapunji Eastern Craft Gin at Courtyard by Marriott Mumbai International Airport. Running from August 1 to August 14, the experience combines seasonal cocktails with modern Indian cuisine inspired by the sights, aromas and flavours of the monsoon.
The collaboration extends Ummrao Saaj's signature cocktail programme, Raag, by celebrating India's rainy season through handcrafted beverages, regional storytelling and thoughtfully paired dishes.
Ummrao Saaj Monsoon Notes celebrates the spirit of the monsoon
Guests are welcomed by the signature aroma of petrichor, creating an immersive dining experience before the first course arrives. The seasonal programme brings together the craftsmanship of Ummrao Saaj with Cherrapunji Eastern Craft Gin, which is distilled using rainwater harvested in Mawsynram and Cherrapunji in Meghalaya.
The collaboration reflects a shared focus on seasonality, regional ingredients and contemporary interpretations of Indian hospitality.
Four exclusive cocktails highlight regional flavours
The limited-edition menu features four original cocktails created exclusively for the collaboration. The Sohiong Berry Negroni showcases Meghalaya's native sohiong berry with a bittersweet profile, while the Sohiong Berry Aperol Spritz combines citrus notes with sparkling freshness.
Other creations include Meghalaya Mist, prepared with smoked tea and Cherrapunji Classic Gin to evoke rain-soaked forests, and the Jasmine Gin Fizz, which blends floral jasmine with refreshing effervescence inspired by blooms after the monsoon.
Modern Indian cuisine complements the seasonal cocktails
The cocktail selection is paired with Ummrao Saaj's contemporary Indian menu featuring dishes such as Galouti Khaste, Sil Batte Nimona served with taftaan and Phool Mussallam. The menu has been curated to complement the botanical and citrus-forward profile of Cherrapunji Eastern Craft Gin.
The Monsoon Notes experience will be available daily from 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM between August 1 and August 14, 2026, at Ummrao Saaj inside Courtyard by Marriott Mumbai International Airport.
Source: Official announcement by Courtyard by Marriott Mumbai International Airport and Marriott International.
