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How to maximise the cocktail opportunity in the on-premise – Market Intel

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Last updated: 27/04/2026 at 2:13 PM
By CGA by NIQ
21 April 2026
12 Min Read

Simply identifying trending classic cocktails or popular flavour and taste profiles isn’t enough to create an offering that truly engages consumers.


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A third of 18-to-34-year-olds buy cocktails once or twice a week in the UK's on-premise channel, where the Aperol spritz is the top serve38% of younger and middle-aged drinkers select cocktails in the US on-premise, where the margarita and mimosa are the most popular servesIn France, 25% of on-premise visitors are drinking more cocktails, with half purchasing one on most visits. The Aperol spritz and kir royale are top servesAcross multiple markets worldwide, the consumer appetite for cocktails continues to show resilience. To unlock its full potential, brand owners and on-premise oper

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CGA by NIQ’s Reach survey provides insights from 34 countries around the world, covering around 27,500 on-premise consumers and 525 operators. It provides accurate and up-to-date analysis of consumer sentiment across Europe and beyond, fusing with other CGA research sources for a 360-degree view of the sector. For more details, contact CGA by NIQ client solutions director George Argyropoulos at [email protected]
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