I just came back from Ghana where limes are the size of marbles, crazy
concentrated and unusable. The mint was tiny. I can see where there is a
need for some pre-packaged products. It doesn't mean that I would prefer them
but I can see that there are uses.
I think Funkin are only responding to demand in the market which in another
way means that people are getting more into cocktails. It's up to bartenders
to educate.
> > > Hi everybody,
> > >
> > > Hope you don't mind my post. Just wanted to tell you about a client
> >
> > >
> > > of my company called Funkin Cocktails, http://www.funkin.co.uk/
> > >
> > > Basically, their products make it easy to make your own cocktails
> > at
> > >
> > > home, perfect for any BBQ's or parties coming up.
> > >
> > > A list of current offers -
> > > http://www.funkin.co.uk/cocktail-range/cocktail-offers
> > >
> > > and if you can't order online Funkin products are stocked at these
> >
> > >
> > > retailers - http://www.funkin.co.uk/stockists
> > >
> > > Cheers!
> >
> > Funkin is a Beam Global product and not new. Very sad that they
> > insult the intelligence of the masses with such mixers as
> > "Cosmopolitan". The only mixers you need for a Cosmo is fresh lime
> >
> > juice and cranberry juice. Why would people have to buy a mix of
> > these with artificial ingredients, colors, and flavors?
>
> It seems to get very popular to drink artificial cocktails. I've seen
> several big adds on premixed cocktails in the Netherlands very
> recently. Most of them are like the Mojito, Caipirinha and
> Cosmopolitan and made by some of the lesser brands. So those three
> flavours have turned into some generic fantasy flavour like cola.
>
> Why would people buy this? Because they don't know better. In my area
> I am sure many people have never tasted a drink with fresh mint or
> fresh lime and cranberry juice is a blend with water and sugar. Also,
> while it may not be the real deal it does carry the popular name and
> it does taste different compared to the other many soda's. The
> problem with these products is that they have a very short life
> cycle. The interest in them will fade away.
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