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How mixers can capitalise on on-premise challenges for future growth – Category Intel

Eloise Feilden
Last updated: 06/10/2026 at 9:54 AM
By Eloise Feilden
20 April 2026
10 Min Read

Flavour innovation among brands means mixers are becoming “non-alcoholic drinks in their own right”, competing with other categories in the alcohol-free space.


London Essence mixer cans on a table with food

Could the current – and somewhat enforced – transformation of operations in the on-premise channel prove fruitful for premium mixer brands?

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In the UK's on-premise channel last year, soft drinks and mixers outperformed the market, despite significant venue closures and a downturn in consumer spending Rising cost pressures and staff shortages mean efficiency behind the bar is essential, making mixers an important bartending tool The rise of tequila and mezcal has led to a shift in the flavour profile of the category, with diversity and versatility becoming key Advances in flavour and quality allow mixers to compete with non-alcoholic alternatives, and to be seen as drinks in their own right.  Could the current - and somewhat enfor

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Eloise Feilden
ByEloise Feilden
Eloise is a freelance journalist and editor and has been reporting on the drinks industry since 2020. She spent five years at The Drinks Business, three of which as editor of The Drinks Business Asia. In 2023 she was named the Alan Lodge Young International Drinks Writer of the Year. As a freelance journalist she has written for Global Drinks Intel, Harpers Wine & Spirit, The Spirits Business, The Caterer, Financial Times, Daily Mail and TimeOut.
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