A cocktail with kanji? Meet Naughty Hotty, a signature cocktail at Watsons, the new pub at International Hotel in Kochi. Apart from kanji, it also has vodka, coriander and chilli. The Bengaluru pub chain has entered Kerala with drinks made specifically for the Malayali client such as clarified Sharjah (brandy infused with banana), Pacha Manga Mary (vodka with tones of raw mango) and Suleimani, which is gin based.
Ashley D’ Cruz, the Operations Manager, explains that they are introducing the concept of a friendly neighbourhood pub in Kerala, where the bars so far have not been inclusive spaces welcoming of non-drinkers, women and families.
