Housed on the second floor terrace of the plush Novotel, Soak offers a slice of Goan life in all its laid-back glory in the heart of the burgeoning concrete jungle that is Viman Nagar. The gentle breeze, turquoise-splashed décor, and crystal-clear water of the infinity pool glistening in the evening light are all reminiscent of a beach shack. Stretch your legs on a reclining chair under the charming shade of an orange umbrella and loosen up a little more with one (or four) of their trendsetter cocktails – the Sensational Seduction blends sandalwood-infused vodka with vermouth, lavender and chamomile bitters, the Smoking Sensation is a heady concoction made from gin, basil-infused red wine, hints of campari, chocolate and cigar smoke (!) and the reddish-gold Speak Low combines the opulence of Scotch whisky with the simplicity of some honey, ginger jam and ginger ale.