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Prakhar Dubey

Competing for Future Icon 2026

This isn't just a jackfruit cocktail. It's my journey—from the kathal tree in my childhood home to standing behind this bar, sharing where I come from.I was born and raised in Prayagraj, the city of the Sangam.But when I think of home, I remember the backyard, the summer heat,and the kathal tree that was always there.Jackfruit wasn't exotic; it was part of everyday life.My mother cooked the unripe fruit into a hearty curry that often replaced meat, and when it ripened,the whole house filled with its sweet aroma as we gathered to separate each golden bulb.Nothing was ever wasted. As I became a bartender,I explored spirits and flavors from around the world.Yet I realized the ingredient with the deepest story had always been waiting back home.In this cocktail, kathal represents my roots—warm,familiar,and unforgettable.Aperol represents the world I stepped into bright, bittersweet, and full of new experiences.Citrus adds freshness, the sourness reflects the challenges of leaving home, and the foam symbolizes memories that gently fade but never disappear. Like the Sangam, where rivers meet, this cocktail brings together tradition and modernity. Every sip begins with my roots and ends with my journey.