Schweppes has been named as the UK’s No.1 best-selling Soft Drinks & Mixers brand across the UK’s leading bars.
This market-leading recognition comes in the CLASS Report 2026, one of the hospitality industry’s leading annual benchmarks of the selling habits and preferences of the country’s top hospitality venues.
This year’s report also saw Schweppes retain its No.2 position in the Bartenders’ Favourite Soft Drinks & Mixers category, with the brand now stocked in more than two thirds – 68% – of the UK’s top 50 bars.
Responding to the report, Schweppes’ owner Coca-Cola Europacific Partners said the results reflected its continued investment in the hospitality sector and the growing strength of its premium mixer portfolio.
It also credited its Brand Ambassador programme: “Day after day, Schweppes Brand Ambassadors work alongside some of the UK’s leading bars, building relationships, educating teams, securing new listings and creating advocacy for the brand.
“Their work has helped establish Schweppes as a trusted partner to the hospitality industry while driving greater visibility and premium serves behind the bar.”
Combining more than 240 years of heritage with a modern portfolio of premium mixers, the brand has made a concerted effort to evolve to meet changing consumer tastes, investing in both its core range and new flavour innovation.
CCEP’s portfolio now includes longstanding favourites such as Schweppes Classic Tonic, Slimline Tonic and Lemonade, alongside flavour-led innovations including Schweppes Tropical Soda.
Most recently, Schweppes Cherry Pepper Soda joined the range, combining sour cherry with a black pepper kick to tap into the growing sweet-heat flavour trend and help operators broaden their premium mixer offering.
CCEP associate director on-premise, Patrick Humphries, said: “Hospitality has always been at the heart of Schweppes, so claiming the winning spot this year is something we’re incredibly proud of.
“This recognition reflects years of investment in the brand, from building a premium mixer portfolio and driving innovation, to the fantastic work of our Brand Ambassador team.
“For more than 240 years, Schweppes has been helping people enjoy great drinks, and we’re committed to continuing to invest in the brand, our partnerships and our people so we can help operators create memorable drinking experiences and build on this success.”
