De Kuyper brings RTS cocktails to UK

De Kuyper is set to release four of its six ready-to-serve (RTS) cocktails in the UK through a partnership with William Grant & Sons.

The range, which launched last year, initially in the Netherlands, features six flavours: Piña Colada (14.5% ABV), Strawberry Daiquiri  (14.5% ABV), Passionfruit Martini (12% ABV), Espresso Martini (14.5% ABV), Cosmopolitan (14.5% ABV) and Clover Club (12.5% ABV).

The Piña Colada and Strawberry Daiquiri flavours were released from mid-March in UK supermarket Sainsbury’s.

The Strawberry Daiquiri is composed of De Kuyper Wild Strawberry Liqueur, lime juice and rum punch, while the Piña Colada Cocktail is made from De Kuyper Coconut Liqueur, De Kuyper Pineapple Liqueur and rum.

The two flavours will be available on Amazon from April, alongside Passionfruit Martini and Espresso Martini. 

The Espresso Martini cocktail is robust with espresso, the brand’s Crème de Café Liqueur, and vodka.

The brand suggests serving the cocktails in one of two ways: shaking the cocktails first to replicate a bar experience, or alternatively pour the chilled drink into a glass filled with ice.

William Grant & Sons, a family-owned independent distillers, will distribute the products in the UK. Its portfolio includes Scotch whisky brands Glenfiddich and The Balvenie and gin brands Hendrick’s and Silent Pool, which it acquired last year.

Last year, De Kuyper announced that Leo Evers would be taking over as CEO from May 2024 following the retirement of Mark de Witte.