Cocktail

Soft drinks: little mix can pay off big

Soft drinks: little mix can pay off big

By Nikkie Sutton

The rise in popularity of soft drinks isn’t just down to thirsty designated drivers or those on a health kick. It is the flavour they provide in cocktails and mixed drinks that is helping the category push on.

Everyone can serve a pornstar: popular cocktail founder creates easy serve

Premade Pornstar Martini launched

By Nicholas Robinson

Pornstar Martini creator Douglas Ankrah has launched a premade version of his original cocktail, which has become one of this century’s best-selling drinks in pubs and bars across the UK.

Drinks trends for 2017

Drinks predictions

What 2017 has in store for the drinks category

By Nikkie Sutton

Last year was a mixed bag for the pub trade, from the shockwaves following the ‘Leave’ vote of the EU referendum, to the heavily delayed pubs code and the anguish at the appointment of the US president-elect Donald Trump.

A twist on the Pornstar Martini

In association with Diageo

Make the Wisely Wonder

By Nicholas Robinson

The Porn Star Martini has taken the UK by storm, but some long-time drinkers of the cocktail might be looking to try something a little different. Why not try this gin twist?

Inspiration is the key to 'spirits revolution'

Future Trends: Spirits

Inspiration is the key to 'spirits revolution'

By Nikkie Sutton

Spirits are becoming more popular in pubs with consumers wanting more from their drinks. But how to offer something unique can often be confusing.

New kid in America: alcohol-free spirit ready for US release

Future Trends: Spirits

Alcohol-free ‘spirit’ Seedlip set for US expansion

By Nicholas Robinson

Ben Branson, founder of the UK’s first alcohol-free ‘spirit’ Seedlip, has revealed his plans to expand into the US, after the brand’s successful UK launch just 10 months ago.

Trending event: get into the spirit of the summit

Event

10 reasons to attend the Future Trends: Spirits event

By Nicholas Robinson

Operators will descend on London’s Royal Institution next month for the must-attend Future Trends: Spirits event where top trends, innovations and new products will be exclusively revealed. Here are the top 10 reasons why you must not miss it.

Arc Inspirations MD explains why operators should have sites in Leeds

Leeds

Why should operators consider Leeds?

By Nikkie Sutton

Co-founder of Arc Inspirations, Martin Wolstencroft will be speaking to delegates about Leeds at this month's MA500 meeting and advising them on the city.

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Spirits

Our ultimate cocktail guide

By Nicholas Robinson

Spirits and cocktails are a booming category in pubs, so it’s time to get your offer perfected. It’s not all about size either, but rather what’s the right mix for your pub’s customers. Nigel Huddleston and Nicholas Robinson report

What will you take from the Future Trends: Spirits event?

Spirits

Future Trends: Spirits event is back

By Nicholas Robinson

Spirits sales in pubs are rocketing, so it’s time you looked at how to maximise sales in your pub. Whether you’re looking to polish your cocktail menu or premiumise your spirits offer, we’ve got it all at the Future Trends: Spirits event in London on...

Drinks for sports

Summer of Sport

Some of the top drinks to stock this summer

By Nicholas Robinson

Beer is likely to be the drink of choice for many customers watching big sporting matches in pubs this summer, but offering something different may give your margins a boost. Nicholas Robinson has put together some key drinks for pubs to consider offering...

Simple and easy festive cocktails

10 simple Christmas cocktails

By Jessica Mason

It’s the time of year when your festive drinks offer might be in need of some inspiration. Here are 10 easy Christmas cocktails to master.

UK winners of Bacardi Legacy Cocktail Competition announced

UK winners of Bacardi Legacy Cocktail Competition announced

By Ben Winstanley

London bartenders Iain Griffiths (Dandelyan) and Santiago Michelis (Happiness Forgets) joined Leeds’ Oliver Pluck (The East Village) as the top three contestants at the UK final of the Bacardi Legacy Cocktail Competition.

Funkin cocktail competition

Five bartenders compete for cocktail crown

By James Evison

Funkin has selected five bartenders to compete for the 'Innovation Champion' title, where the winner will have the opportunity to work with the firm on a paid, part-time freelance basis for one year.

New world order

Drinks

New world order

By Emily Sutherland

The New World Trading Company is putting interesting drinks at the forefront of its offer as the nine-strong group marches into the UK’s city centres. Liquor sales account for 66% of the group’s sales, and Botanist’s Newcastle branch has sold a cocktail...

WSTA & ALMR back the Spirits Summit

Spirits Summit

WSTA & ALMR back the Spirits Summit

By Jessica Mason

The WSTA and the ALMR have signed trade partnerships with this year’s Spirits Summit - the Publican’s Morning Advertiser’s dedicated event for the vibrant on-trade spirits category.

More operators sign up to Try January

More operators sign up to Try January

By Jessica Mason

Try January, the campaign that calls on pubs and bars to reclaim January and challenge people to try new drinks and dishes and make the month more inspiring and experimental, has gathered further momentum with more operators, including Punch Taverns,...

Try January

PMA launches Try January campaign

By Jessica Mason

The Publican’s Morning Advertiser today launches a campaign for pubs and bars to reclaim January and challenge people to try new drinks and dishes and make the month more inspiring and experimental.

Add spirits into the mix

By Mike Berry

There was a time, not too long ago, that the chances of getting a decent cocktail in a pub were about as likely as Nigel Farage buying a round of Czech lagers for bureaucrats at the European Commission.

The product was among winners Hotelympia's Innovation Awards

Hotelympia's Innovation Award winners announced

By Noli Dinkovski

A frozen fruit tea and an in-cup blender for frappes and smoothies were just two of the innovation award winners at hospitality trade show Hotelympia last week.

Pub cocktails

On-trade cocktail boom set to grow

By John Harrington

The number of on-trade outlets serving cocktails will increase by one third from 30,000 to 40,000 by 2017, according to a new report from drinks distributor Cellar Trends, that says the size of the UK cocktail boom is under-estimated.

pubs bombs

'Bombs' sold in half of pubs

By John Harrington

‘Bombs’ are now served at two in three bars and almost half of pubs, new research from CGA shows.

The Big Interview: Roy Ellis

The Big Interview: Roy Ellis

By Lesley Foottit

Inventive Leisure has consistently expanded its business for more than 20 years. Chief executive Roy Ellis tells Lesley Foottit how he weathers the storms and keeps the brand fresh.