With more people seeking to moderate their alcohol intake, and operators looking for ways to enhance their drink menus, the role of premium soft drinks and mixers has never been more important. While the total soft drinks category has returned to slight value growth of +0.6%, it is the premium segment that is accelerating at +4.7%, reflecting consumer demand for great-tasting, high-quality soft drinks…

The increased distribution will see Franklin & Sons listed across Tennessee, North Carolina, Georgia and Colorado, as it looks to grow its footprint across key states in the US. Keith Beattie, international sales director at Global Brands, owner of Franklin & Sons, said: “It’s our ambition to expand our international distribution for Franklin & Sons, bringing the brand to more homes and bars…

Gin’s slow-down has been talked about for a while now, and with that naturally comes less of a demand for its partner in crime, tonic. While the G&T is still a popular serve and will no doubt remain so, tonic is seeking other options and showcasing itself as a versatile competitor in the mixer space, not just as a pairing for gin. This versatility comes…

The partnership marks the first time the range of sodas and tonics will be available in the markets, with the on-trade launch set for early spring with Three Cents Pink Grapefruit Soda, Ginger Beer, Two Cents Plain Soda, Tonic Water and its new Fig Leaf Soda. George Bagos, general manager and co-founder of Three Cents, said: “Three Cents was created to equip bartenders…

It’s the first full-scale opening from the pair since co-founding the bar consultancy Daisy Age Drinks, with Meredith, formerly of Lyan Group and Tattu Group, joining as bar director and Camm, formerly of LX PR, joining as brand director. Speaking to Drinks International‘s sister publication Class, Meredith explained the duo’s approach to creating the concept for Sprout: “We want to celebrate locality and traceability.  We’re in…

A staple in any bar, whether in the on-trade or at home, mixers continue to offer a variety of options for drinks serves. When talking about mixers, the most common choices are tonics and sodas, which tend to be quite simple and blend well with a host of spirits. However, this is starting to change as consumers search for more flavour combinations and shift away…

The ingredients for the 17 new cocktails are inspired by Savoy stories, such as Marlene Dietrich’s fondness for roses and head doorman Tony Cortegaca’s homeland.  Bar manager, Andrea Di Chiara, said: “Our new menu not only celebrates The Savoy’s most legendary moments, but also the individual memories created when guests walk through our doors. Each cocktail reflects a chapter of the hotel’s legacy,…