Nighthawks cocktails

What Nighthawks cocktails does

Nighthawks Cocktails (legally SAS NIGHTHAWKS) is a French ready-to-drink cocktail producer founded in 2016 and headquartered in Clichy, in the Paris region. The company manufactures bottled cocktails — both alcoholic (gin, vodka, and rum-based at 12.2% ABV) and non-alcoholic (aperitifs and mocktails such as OSE N°01 and L'Envoûtant) — from recipes developed in-house in its Paris-region laboratory, using noble spirits and ingredients sourced from French producers without added colorants or preservatives. Products are sold in 20cl and 50cl formats, plus a 3-bottle gift coffret, alongside a Bag-in-Box bulk format for professional volumes.

The business operates a dual go-to-market: a direct-to-consumer e-commerce storefront at nighthawks.fr for home delivery across France, and a B2B professional channel targeting hotels (e.g., The Hoxton, Club Med), restaurants, event operators (e.g., Paris Society), and retail. Retail distribution spans premium French department stores (Galeries Lafayette, Printemps, Samaritaine), specialty concept stores (Fleux, Hersée, Le Paon qui Boit, Publicis Drugstore), and an expanding national footprint across more than 20 French cities.

The company is privately held, founder-led, with no disclosed external funding and a headcount of 1–10 employees. Its economic model is unit-pricing pay-as-you-go sales at €13.50–€39.90 per SKU, supplemented by bulk B2B volumes, with a strategic emphasis on a Made-in-France and eco-responsible positioning (zero-waste, bottle consigne, Bag-in-Box). Marketing is primarily organic — Instagram, LinkedIn, Pinterest, and an on-site blog — with no disclosed paid acquisition, AI, or platform/SDK infrastructure.

Name

Nighthawks cocktails

Legal name

SAS NIGHTHAWKS

Website

https://nighthawks.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Nighthawks Cocktails is a French producer of ready-to-drink cocktails, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic, sold via DTC e-commerce, premium retail (Galeries Lafayette, Printemps), and B2B hospitality accounts (Club Med, The Hoxton, Paris Society).

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Premium Bottled Cocktails

NAICS

Distilleries (312140)

SIC

Beverages (2080)

akta.pro primary industry

Ready-to-Drink (RTD) Alcoholic Beverage Production (Canned Cocktails, Hard Seltzer) (AFAFAAAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Cocktail Mixes & Alcoholic Beverage Bases (non-alcoholic mixers, RTD spirit bases) (AFAFAGAH)

Keywords

• Ready-to-drink cocktails
• Bottled cocktail production
• Premium French spirits
• Non-alcoholic aperitif
• Eco-responsible packaging

Headquarters

HQ city

Clichy

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. E-commerce direct sales: Direct online sales of ready-to-drink cocktails to individual consumers and professionals through the company's website. Products are shipped to customers' addresses.
2. B2B professional sales: Sales to professionals in hospitality sector including hotels, restaurants, events, and retail stores. Products sold in bulk formats including Bag in Box for larger volumes.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Nighthawks Cocktails produces and sells ready-to-drink bottled cocktails, both alcoholic (gin, vodka, rum-based, 12.2% ABV) and non-alcoholic, made in France using noble spirits and French-sourced ingredients without added colorants or preservatives. Products are offered in 20cl and 50cl formats, plus gift coffrets and Bag in Box bulk formats, and are sold through direct e-commerce and B2B channels (hotels, restaurants, events, retailers).

Product overview

Nighthawks is a French e-commerce company (SAS NIGHTHAWKS) offering ready-to-drink cocktails both with and without alcohol, manufactured in France. The product portfolio consists of alcoholic cocktails (Le Parisien-Gin, Méchant Loup-Gin, Rêveur-Vodka, Jamaïcan Punch-Rhum) available in 50cl and 20cl formats, non-alcoholic cocktails (OSE N°1 apéritif, L'Envoûtant Hibiscus & Framboise), and gift sets (Coffret 3 Cocktails). Products are made with noble spirits and French-sourced ingredients, without colorants or preservatives. Distribution includes direct-to-consumer e-commerce sales, retail partnerships (Printemps, Galeries Lafayette, Samaritaine), and professional channels (hotels, events, restaurants).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Le Parisien (Gin) Cocktail Gin-based ready-to-drink cocktail from Nighthawks' alcoholic range, bottled in 50cl format yielding 4 glasses at 12.2% ABV. Targeted at individual consumers and B2B hospitality buyers seeking a premium French-made cocktail with noble spirits.
• Méchant Loup (Gin) Cocktail Gin-based ready-to-drink cocktail with spicy flavors including blueberry syrup, Sichuan pepper, lemon, and raspberry infusion. Available in 50cl (4 glasses) and 20cl (1-2 glasses) formats at 12.2% ABV. Sold via nighthawks.fr and B2B channels.
• Rêveur (Vodka) Cocktail Vodka-based ready-to-drink cocktail with rhubarb syrup, rosemary, verjuice, and bergamot tea. Available in 50cl (4 glasses) and 20cl (1-2 glasses) formats at 12.2% ABV. Sold via nighthawks.fr and B2B channels.
• Jamaïcan Punch (Rhum) Cocktail Rum and cognac ready-to-drink cocktail with lime juice, cane sugar syrup, peach cream, and black tea. Available in 50cl (4 glasses) and 20cl (1-2 glasses) formats at 12.2% ABV. Sold via nighthawks.fr and B2B channels.
• OSE N°01 Non-Alcoholic Aperitif Non-alcoholic aperitif positioned as a gin-tonic alternative, made with French ingredients and no colorants or preservatives. Priced at €24.00 per bottle. Targeted at consumers seeking premium alcohol-free aperitif options and B2B venues expanding non-alcoholic menus.
• L'Envoûtant Hibiscus & Framboise (Non-Alcoholic Cocktail) Non-alcoholic ready-to-drink cocktail with hibiscus and mint infusion, raspberry syrup with tonka bean, and lemon juice. Available in 50cl format yielding 4 glasses, priced at €19.90. Once opened, consume within 5 days. Sold via nighthawks.fr.
• Coffret 3 Cocktails 20cl (Gift Box) Gift box set containing three 20cl bottles of Nighthawks alcoholic cocktails (Jamaïcan Punch, Méchant Loup, O'Captain). Priced at €39.90. Positioned as a premium gifting option for individual consumers.
• Bag in Box Bulk Format for B2B Professionals Bulk packaging format of Nighthawks cocktails tailored for B2B customers (hotels, restaurants, events) needing higher volumes with reduced packaging waste. Part of the eco-responsible zero-waste packaging approach.

Quantifiable outcome

• Products distributed across major French department stores including Galeries Lafayette (4 locations), Printemps (4 locations), and Samaritaine
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Galeries LafayettecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPremium department store partnership with products available at multiple locations: Le Gourmet, BHV Marais, La Coupole, and Champs Élysées in Paris. Products featured in the gourmet food hall section.
• PrintempscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLuxury department store partnership with products at multiple locations including Haussmann (Joli Cadeau & Printemps du Goût sections), Nation, Vélizy, and Parly 2. Featured in gourmet and gift sections.
• SamaritainecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLuxury department store partnership with products available at Boutique de Loulou within the Samaritaine complex in Paris.
• The HoxtoncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBoutique hotel partnership providing ready-to-drink cocktails for hotel amenities, minibars, or cocktail menus.
• Club MedcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPremium all-inclusive resort partnership providing cocktails for their hospitality offerings.
• Paris SocietycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEvents and hospitality group partnership for cocktail distribution at their venues and events.
• Fleux Concept StoreminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIndependent concept store in Paris featuring curated design and lifestyle products, including Nighthawks cocktails.
• Publicis DrugstoreminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIconic Paris location (Publicis Drugstore on Champs-Élysées) serving as retail point for Nighthawks products.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Crafthouse Cocktails: US premium ready-to-drink cocktail brand founded by award-winning bartender Charles Joly, offering bar-quality bottled cocktails. Closely comparable as a craft/premium RTD cocktail maker targeting premium retail and on-premise channels with similar bartender-grade positioning.
• Gimber: Belgian/Dutch non-alcoholic aperitif brand made with ginger, herbs, and spices, positioned as a sophisticated adult alternative to alcohol. Closely comparable to Nighthawks' non-alcoholic OSE N°01 line in target occasion (aperitif), premium positioning, and Made-in-Europe ethos.
• Le Petit Ballon: French DTC wine subscription/gift box brand sold through e-commerce and premium retail. Comparable as a French-made premium beverage brand with a strong gifting angle and DTC plus department-store distribution strategy similar to Nighthawks.
• Lyre's Spirit Co. Australian-founded non-alcoholic spirits brand offering distilled non-alcoholic alternatives (gin, vodka, rum, etc.) for cocktails. Comparable to Nighthawks' non-alcoholic range as a sophisticated non-alcoholic cocktail ingredient brand competing for sober-curious consumers.
• On The Rocks Cocktails: Premium RTD cocktail brand offering craft cocktails bottled for bars and consumers. Direct competitor in the premium RTD cocktail category with similar bartender-inspired recipes and luxury/hospitality channel focus.

Broad incumbents

• Diageo: World's largest spirits company with major RTD brands including Captain Morgan, Smirnoff, and Tanqueray pre-mixed cocktails. Comparable as the dominant incumbent shaping the RTD category and competing for the same on-trade and retail placements.
• Fever-Tree: Premium mixer brand (tonic, soda, ginger beer) used as core cocktail ingredients and distributed through premium on-premise and retail channels. Comparable broad incumbent in the premium cocktail-ingredient category with similar bar/hotel channel focus.
• Pernod Ricard: Global spirits major with Absolut, Malibu, Beefeater, and Jameson RTD lines under its portfolio. Comparable broad incumbent shaping RTD trends and competing for the same premium distribution and hospitality accounts.
• Bacardi: Global spirits giant with an extensive RTD cocktail portfolio (Bacardi Real Rum Cocktails, Bombay Sapphire RTD, etc.). Comparable as a broad incumbent competing in the same RTD cocktail category, though at vastly larger scale and broader portfolio.

Regional players

• Routin: French Alps-based manufacturer of premium cocktail syrups, purées, and sauces used by bars and consumers. Comparable as a French-made cocktail ingredient specialist serving the same on-premise and retail customers in the same market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/nighthawks-paris
• Instagraminstagram.com/nighthawksparis
• Pinterestpinterest.fr/Nighthawkscocktails

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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