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Funkin Cocktails introduces new Apple Sour Martini

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Funkin Cocktails has launched a new addition to its Nitro Cocktails offering with Funkin Cocktails Apple Sour Martini. As Gen Z gravitates towards eye-catching colours and bold fruit flavours in their drink choices, and apple soars in popularity, growing a third across the soft drinks…

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