Franklin & Sons releases dark spirit-led mixers
Premium soft drinks and mixers brand Franklin & Sons has added two new flavoured mixers to its range, designed to enhance dark spirits. The two quinine-free mixers – Pineapple Mixer with Almond and Mandarin Mixer with Ginger – have been developed to pair with spirits beyond gin, helping to create limitless combinations to experiment with …
Lovely Drinks unveils new branding
Independent drinks producer Lovely Drinks has introduced a new look to reflect the “quintessentially English and spirited nature” of the brand. Tailored to meet the needs of the on-trade and off-trade, the new branding, which stretches from the logo to typography, is designed to have “more prominence, clarity and legibility on shelf” as well as …
Fever-Tree unveils flavoured soda collection
Premium mixer brand Fever-Tree is rolling out new premium range of flavoured sodas to the UK on-trade. Taking the same approach used to craft its range of tonic waters, Fever-Tree’s The Soda Collection contains four variants – Raspberry & Rose, Mexican Lime, Italian Blood Orange and White Grape & Apricot – all of which are …
Quinine-free Love Tonic makes its debut
A new quinine-free tonic water brand developed to enhance the flavours of gin, whisky, rum, vodka and tequila has launched in the UK. According to its makers, Don Lawson and Gary Morren, Love Tonic “helps uncover the true flavour of the spirit it is mixed with”, rather than masking it. Don said: “Whether you drink …
Artisan Drinks adds ginger beer to mixer portfolio
Premium mixer specialist The Artisan Drinks Company has extended its range with the launch of Fiery Ginger Beer. The latest mixer joins Classic and Skinny London Tonics, Violet Blossom Tonic, Pink Citrus Tonic, Agave Lemon Tonic and a Barrel Smoked Cola in the Artisan Drinks craft collection. The new ginger beer has been created to …
Belvoir kicks off 2020 with two new launches
Belvoir Fruit Farms has added two new expressions to its ready-to-drink Pressé range – Pink Lady Sparkling Apple Juice and Lime & Soda. Available from mid-January, Belvoir’s Pink Lady Sparkling Apple Juice is created by blending both clear and cloudy apple juices from Pink Lady apples, along with a dash of elderberry juice. Made with …
Caledonian Cola Company launches Alba Cola
The Caledonian Cola Company is rolling out a new premium craft cola made with Scottish water and heather to bars across Scotland. Alba Cola has been developed by Glaswegians Chris Ewing and Naill Holmes, who noticed the popularity of regional colas in France and spotted a gap in the market for a cola from Scotland. …
London Essence Co launches tonic on dispense
Mixer brand The London Essence Company is introducing a new dispense system to the on-trade that serves flavoured tonic water infusions. The system, London Essence Fresh Serve, offers five flavours from the London Essence tonic water portfolio, including the brand’s classic Indian variant, elderflower, cucumber, grapefruit and rhubarb. The bar-top unit infuses London Essence’s distilled …
From orchard to glass: Alain Milliat’s juices and nectars
Bars can get experimental with Alain Milliat’s premium range of authentic juices and nectars Founded in Valance, France over 20 years ago, Alain Milliat boasts a versatile portfolio of 38 authentic nectars and juices. The luxury liquids can be enjoyed as a premium soft option, with a mixer or used to craft delectable, on-trend cocktails, …
Franklin & Sons unveils Sister’s Soda range
Premium soft drinks and mixers brand Franklin & Sons is rolling out its new sub brand Sister’s Sodas to the on-trade. Developed to appeal to health conscious consumers seeking pioneering and delicious flavours, Sister’s Sodas combine real fruit extracts, all-natural ingredients and a low amount of sugar. The range consists of three flavoured sparkling waters: …
