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Boo-Yah! Halloween In Your Venue

Boo-Yah! Halloween In Your Venue

Black cats, pumpkins, skeletons, and witch hats everywhere can only mean one thing: the spirit of Halloween is finally here. The month of October always brings with it the most...

Boo-Yah! Halloween In Your Venue

  • Halloween 🥂
  • promotion 🥂
  • Trends 🥂
  • Zombie 🥂
02 10 2023 / 5 mins read

Black cats, pumpkins, skeletons, and witch hats everywhere can only mean one thing: the spirit of Halloween is finally here. The month of October always brings with it the most...

Mixing Past with Present: Funkin Heritage Competition Winners Unveiled

Mixing Past with Present: Funkin Heritage Compe...

In a celebration of mixology mastery, the Funkin Heritage Competition took place on the 26th of September 2023, culminating in a night where the finest bartenders showcased their skills in...

Mixing Past with Present: Funkin Heritage Compe...

28 11 2023 / 1 mins read

In a celebration of mixology mastery, the Funkin Heritage Competition took place on the 26th of September 2023, culminating in a night where the finest bartenders showcased their skills in...

INTRODUCING: FUNKIN COCKTAILS Shake & Serve Instant Cocktails

INTRODUCING: FUNKIN COCKTAILS Shake & Serve Ins...

Our new Shake and Serve range makes it quicker and easier than ever to serve up perfect cocktails every time in a matter of seconds. Maximum flavour, minimum time and...

INTRODUCING: FUNKIN COCKTAILS Shake & Serve Ins...

  • Classic Twists 🥂
  • Martini 🥂
  • Passion Fruit 🥂
  • Passion Fruit Liquer 🥂
  • Peach Schnapps 🥂
  • Popular Cocktails 🥂
  • Pornstar Martini 🥂
  • Signature Cocktails 🥂
03 05 2023 / 1 min read

Our new Shake and Serve range makes it quicker and easier than ever to serve up perfect cocktails every time in a matter of seconds. Maximum flavour, minimum time and...

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Boo-Yah! Halloween In Your Venue

Black cats, pumpkins, skeletons, and witch hats everywhere can only mean one thing: the spirit of Halloween is finally here. The month of October always brings with it the most...

02 10 2023 / 5 mins read

How Sports Help Drive Footfall To Pubs

Spring is maturing towards summer, and the sports tournaments keep on coming. Pubs continue to be the key on-trade venue for match viewing when the court-side seats aren’t an option....

17 02 2023 / 5 mins read

How To Serve Home-made Lemonade All Year Round

When life gives you lemons, make lemonade (all year round, and serve it to thirsty customers!). The ability to make a homemade lemonade quickly and deliciously is a desired skill...

20 01 2023 / 4 mins read

How To Activate In Your Venue: Pornstar Martini Day

There is no room to be coy during Pornstar Martini Day. Take full advantage of this day to spice up your bar a little bit, and get your customers to...

01 09 2022 / 4 mins read

UK's Top 10 Cocktails

What Are The UK’s Top 10 Most Popular Cocktails?   Pornstar Martini maintains the top spot 3 years running ( Image © FUNKIN COCKTAILS) “Can I see your cocktail menu,...

29 06 2022 / 5 mins read

Cocktail & Spirits Trends in 2022

Cocktails & Spirits: What’s Trending in 2022   In years gone by, we’ve watched drink trends come and go. But what about the here and now? What are people thinking...

29 06 2022 / 2 mins read

7 Spritz Serves for Summer

7 Spritz Cocktail Serves For a Sweet Summer There are few cocktails that are more refreshing than the light, gentle fizz of a summer Spritz. And as cocktail drinkers continue...

29 06 2022 / 2 mins read

Mixing Past with Present: Funkin Heritage Competition Winners Unveiled

In a celebration of mixology mastery, the Funkin Heritage Competition took place on the 26th of September 2023, culminating in a night where the finest bartenders showcased their skills in...

28 11 2023 / 1 mins read

Meet the maker: Alex Carlton from STRYKK

Alex Carlton has famously started Funkin Cocktails in 1999 but his innovative streak wasn't defined by fruit purées and cocktail ingredients. Since then he has worked on multiple ventures - most recently...

20 01 2023 / 6 mins read

Learn from the best: key learnings from the UK's best cocktail bars

Your venue has a lot to offer - starting from classics and modern twists to wines and craft beers. Your staff are incredible - they are highly-skilled, enthusiastic, motivated, and...

15 08 2022 / 5 mins read

Hyppolite Civins talks about Flair Bartending

Many of us first became familiar with flair bartending long before our bar careers started - the reason being Tom Cruise’s hit film Cocktails. Flair bartending is defined as the...

25 07 2022 / 4 mins read

Favourites Bars in London

Scroppino at Bar Swift © Bar Swift Soho Our favourite bars in London (tried and tested) Bar Swift -  We love Swift! And now we’re lucky enough to have 2...

29 06 2022 / 2 mins read

INTRODUCING: FUNKIN COCKTAILS Shake & Serve Instant Cocktails

Our new Shake and Serve range makes it quicker and easier than ever to serve up perfect cocktails every time in a matter of seconds. Maximum flavour, minimum time and...

03 05 2023 / 1 min read

How to Create the Ultimate Cocktail Menu

  “Can I see your cocktail menu, please?” It’s a question that’s asked at hospitality venues up and down the country, every day. And it’s no surprise, given that 15%...

20 01 2023 / 3 mins read

Taste vs Flavour: Which Is Which And Why It Is Important To Know The Difference

Creating the best cocktail menu is not as hard as it may seem - the first fundamental step to success is knowing what is meant by ‘taste’ and what is...

27 10 2022 / 3 mins read

Trend watch: fruity twists on classic cocktails

Do you love trying different cocktails? Ones that look attractive, elegant, and chic; ones with the next-level taste, and are Instagram-worthy.    Perhaps, you have experience mixing them yourself. Whether...

24 08 2022 / 4 mins read

5 Exciting Twists To Pina Colada

The Pina Colada; a feel-good glass of retro deliciousness -  is a long-standing cocktail on the UK’s TOP 10 list. There are usually some seasonal fluctuations in terms of how...

28 07 2022 / 3 mins read

Staff training: getting team up to speed with your new cocktail menu

So you’ve taken the plunge and added cocktails to your menu or you’ve revamped your offering to add in signature serves... Congratulations! Now it’s crucial to make sure your team...

22 07 2022 / 4 mins read

Sustainability

How to Make Your Venue More Sustainable As environmental consciousness continues to grow, sustainability has emerged as one of the leading concerns in the hospitality sector.  And for good reason,...

29 06 2022 / 4 mins read