Mocktail Munchers

Mocktail Munchers is our little spot over in Kandivali East, specifically at 101. It’s a simple name for a simple idea. We just wanted a place where we could mix some drinks and serve some snacks without it being a whole formal thing. The shop isn't very large, so we’ve had to be smart about how we set things up. Most of the time it’s just two or three of us working. We spend a lot of time chopping fruit and making sure the ice machine is actually working, which is a constant battle in this weather. People usually drop by when they’re headed home or just want something cold while they’re out. We don’t have a big corporate philosophy. We just try to make sure the glasses are clean and the drinks aren't too sweet. Sometimes we experiment with new flavors, and if they’re good, we keep them. If not, we just stop making them. It’s a very trial-and-error kind of process. The neighborhood is pretty active, so there’s always someone walking by the window. We’ve had to learn how to deal with the rush when schools let out or when work finishes. It can get a bit frantic for an hour or two. But we enjoy it. It beats sitting in an office all day. We just keep our heads down, stay at our station, and keep the blender running.