LONDON BARTENDER CROWNED WINNER OF FRANKLIN & SONS FLAVOUR IN MOTION 2026 COMPETITION
London bartender Alice Ford took home first place at the 2026 Flavour in Motion final, winning £2,500 in Franklin & Sons’ national bartending competition. Alice, currently bartending at Opium Cocktail Bar, won the competition with a reimagined version of the iconic Long Island Iced Tea. Inspired by childhood camping trips, her winning creation, “Corr, Blimey”, […]
FRANKLIN & SONS REVEALS FINALISTS OF NATIONWIDE BARTENDER COMPETITION
Following a series of regional heats throughout June, Franklin & Sons has announced the finalists for its nationwide bartender competition, Flavour in Motion 2026. The highly anticipated final will take place on 11th August, bringing together ten of the UK’s most innovative and talented bartenders for one final showdown. As Franklin & Sons marks its […]
F&S CELEBRATES 140 YEARS WITH RETURN OF COCKTAIL COMPETITION
Franklin & Sons, has announced the return of its cocktail competition, Flavour in Motion. Now in its third year, Flavour in Motion continues to celebrate creativity, storytelling and technical excellence, inviting bartenders from across the UK to showcase both their skills behind the bar and the personal journeys that have shaped their careers. As Franklin […]
FRANKLIN & SONS FURTHERS ITS EXPANSION IN THE BALTICS THROUGH DISTRIBUTION WITH MV GROUP DISTRIBUTION
Franklin & Sons is furthering its distribution in the Baltics, as it announces a new partnership with Lithuanian-based MV Group Distribution. The partnership will see Franklin & Sons drinks, including its tonic waters and mixers, sodas and soft drinks further distributed into Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia. It will also add to the brand’s existing partnership […]
FRANKLIN & SONS APPOINTS NEW MASTER IMPORTER TO ACCELERATE US GROWTH
Franklin & Sons has announced the appointment of Endurance Brands LLC, part of The Sheehan Family Companies as its exclusive master importer for the United States. The long-term agreement represents a significant next step in the brand’s long-term ambition to build a bigger, stronger footprint across the US market. Having successfully operated in the US […]
FRANKLIN & SONS EXPANDS PREMIUM MIXER RANGE WITH BRAND-NEW YUZU SODA
Franklin & Sons has announced the launch of its new Yuzu Soda – catering to the growing trend for exotic and fruity flavours in cocktails and soft serves. Crafted around fresh yuzu juice, the soda combines the sharp yet sweet citrus notes of this exotic fruit with fresh water from the Lake District, carbonated to […]
FRANKLIN & SONS APPOINTS NEW UK BRAND AMBASSADOR
Franklin & Sons has announced the appointment of Joe Mantle as its newest UK Brand Ambassador, strengthening its engagement with on-trade partners and bartending professionals across the country. Joe Mantle joins Franklin & Sons with nearly eight years of hands-on experience in the hospitality and drinks sector. His previous roles include work at the 4-star […]
£30,000 of cocktails are being given away in July for International Tequila Day
This International Tequila Day, 24th July, mixers company Franklin & Sons are giving away £30K of free cocktails across the UK. Sign up on the Franklin and Sons website to win one of 700 Paloma cocktail boxes delivered to your door. The free cocktail, a Paloma, is the most popular tequila-based cocktail in Mexico (ahead […]
Franklin & Sons welcomes two new Brand Ambassadors to their UK and International teams
Franklin & Sons have revealed two new additions to the expanding UK and global teams. The creator of remarkable mixers welcomes Tommaso Cicala as UK Brand Ambassador, and David Robinson as Global Brand Ambassador. Creators of remarkable mixers since 1886, Franklin & Sons have welcomed Tommaso Cicala, UK Brand Ambassador, and David Robinson, Global […]
Franklin & Sons launch a Remarkable Summer of Spritz
Franklin & Sons have revealed their spritz focus for the summer, creating immersive spritz terraces with in-venue activations, and supporting their serves at consumer and trade events across the UK. To support the campaign, Franklin & Sons have created spritz terrace kits for customers, with merchandise focused on the spritz sharing occasion. The team have […]