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Responding to this trend, De Kuyper Royal Distillers introduced a range of Batched Cocktails, providing bars, restaurants and hospitality chains with a convenient solution for serving popular cocktails at speed.

Launched initially in the Netherlands, the range now available in the UK includes the market’s most in-demand cocktail serves: Espresso Martini, Passionfruit Martini, Mojito, Piña Colada, Amaretto Sour and Margarita, as well as a Passionfruit Martini 0.0% alcohol free cocktail. Made using De Kuyper’s premium liqueurs, the cocktails have been developed to deliver a high-quality drinking experience while simplifying preparation behind the bar.

De Kuyper CEO Leo Evers said: "The products were created in close consideration of on-trade partners’ operational needs. While many venues want to offer consumers premium cocktails, the time, training and expertise required to prepare them consistently can present a challenge”.

“We put quality first to craft the real deal, as close as possible to the freshly made perfect serve,” de Witte said, noting that the company extensively refined recipes before finalising the range."

The batched range aligns with De Kuyper’s long-term ambition to make cocktails more accessible and reinforce its position as what it describes as the “Home of the Cocktail”. By offering a portfolio of leading and trend-driven serves from a single supplier, the company aims to help operators streamline procurement while meeting evolving consumer preferences.

Designed specifically for independent venues as well as multi-site operators, the batched cocktails target environments where speed of service, consistency and staff turnover are key operational considerations. The ready-to-use format allows cocktails to be prepared in less than a minute, requiring only minimal bartender experience and no complex mixology skills.

The cocktails are supplied in 1 litre bottles with alcohol by volume ranging from 12% to 18%. Depending on the serve, each bottle yields either eight 125ml cocktails for shaking or ten 100ml cocktails that can be topped with sparkling water. Detailed preparation instructions are printed on each bottle, including recommended glassware, while QR codes provide access to step-by-step video tutorials.

Founded in 1695, family owned De Kuyper combines more than 325 years of distilling expertise with a world-renowned portfolio of cocktail liqueurs and premium spirits, including Warninks, Archers, Heering, Mandarine Napoléon and Rutte.

The company’s reputation for product quality has also been recognised by the industry. De Kuyper was named “Liqueur Producer of the Year” by the International Spirits Challenge for seven consecutive years from 2019 to 2025, alongside numerous awards for its spirits and liqueurs.

With its new batched cocktail range, De Kuyper is tapping into a growing category that balances premiumisation with practicality, helping operators meet rising cocktail demand while maintaining efficiency, consistency and profitability behind the bar.

Let’s cocktail!

William Grant & Sons is the sole distributer of these products in the UK.