Funkin Cocktail Tips

Add a professional twist to your cocktail party and complete the Funkin cocktail recipes with a touch of the mixology professional. From making a mojito cocktail to a margarita or pina colada we have held to ransom the UK's best barmen to reveal all their trade secrets and top cocktail tips. Look no further for the shortcuts, tricks and secrets to make your guests green with cocktail party envy.

DISCLAIMER: No Barmen were seriously hurt during this process

  • Cool Fruits

    Freeze ice cubes with slices of fruit to match your cocktail

  • Extra Fizz

    Add a scoop of sherbet to any fruit cocktails for extra fizz

  • Love it or Hate it

    Use a small melon baller to scoop up balls of fruit to jazz up fruity cocktails, serve in a pitcher jug or an individual cocktail glass.

  • Just add Salt

    Add some celery salt to a Bloody Mary Cocktail glass rim

  • Smashing Fun

    If you need crushed ice for a Funkin Mojito Cocktail then all you need is a hammer and a towel. Wrap whole ice cubes into the towel, place on a clear worktop and use the hammer to crush them. Watch those fingers!

  • Quality not Quantity

    Always use good quality spirits when possible to ensure you get the most out of your cocktail. If you think you can use a cheap vodka and get a great taste because it is mixed with Funkin fruit puree, think again! Our mixers are quite fussy and like to mix with quality brands.

  • Chill Out

    Cocktails are best served in a chilled glass. Place glasses in the freezer for 1 hour or store all glasses in the fridge. If you have no time then you can add ice to the glass and stir until chilled. Don't forget to drain all excess ice and water. No one likes a slushy drink

  • The Warm Up

    Lemons and oranges should be soaked in warm water first to give you extra juice!

  • Fresh Fresh Fresh

    Keep all orchard fruit fresh and avoid browning by squeezing lemon or lime juice onto them or get a bowl of lemon juice and ice water and place in the fridge

  • Taste then Serve

    Plan your cocktail menu in advance and have a dummy run. Just like all good chefs you must taste the cocktail, if you like it, chances are the guests will too.